Public Profile

Fairfax Media

Fairfax Media, officially known as Fairfax Media Limited, is a prominent Australian media company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Established in 1831, it has evolved into a leading player in the media industry, primarily focusing on publishing, digital media, and broadcasting. Fairfax Media operates across major regions in Australia, delivering news and information through its extensive portfolio of newspapers, websites, and radio stations. The company is renowned for its flagship publications, including The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality journalism and in-depth reporting. Over the years, Fairfax Media has achieved significant milestones, including its merger with Nine Entertainment Co. in 2018, solidifying its position in the competitive media landscape. With a strong emphasis on digital transformation, Fairfax Media continues to innovate, ensuring it remains a trusted source of news and information for audiences across Australia.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Fairfax Media's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Fairfax Media's score of 0 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Fairfax Media's reported carbon emissions

Fairfax Media, headquartered in Australia, currently does not have publicly available data on its carbon emissions, as no specific emissions figures have been provided. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. This lack of data suggests that Fairfax Media may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments or reporting on its carbon footprint. In the context of the media industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and setting ambitious targets to reduce their carbon emissions. However, without specific information, it is unclear what steps Fairfax Media is taking towards achieving climate neutrality or reducing its environmental impact.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Fairfax Media's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Fairfax Media is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Fairfax Media is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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