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Future Sustainability Profile

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Future plc, commonly known as Future, is a leading media company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1985, Future has established a strong presence in the digital media and publishing industry, with significant operations across the UK, the US, and Australia. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes technology, gaming, and lifestyle publications, as well as a robust suite of digital marketing services. Future's core offerings encompass high-quality content creation, digital advertising, and e-commerce solutions, setting it apart through its innovative approach and audience engagement strategies. With notable achievements such as multiple award-winning publications and a strong market position, Future continues to thrive as a key player in the media landscape, driving growth and delivering value to its clients and audiences alike.

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50

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Future's score of 50 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

72%

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Future's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Future's carbon emissions in Great Britain (GB) totalled approximately 116,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 84,750 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined reached about 271,230 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 144,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 178,560 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), resulting in a total of about 288,280 kg CO2e. Globally, Future reported total emissions of approximately 454,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined in 2024, with Scope 1 emissions at 116,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 150,800 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2024. Future has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data, and there are no climate pledges or SBTi targets reported. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Future plc is independently reporting its emissions. Overall, Future's commitment to addressing carbon emissions is evident, but further details on reduction strategies and targets would enhance their climate action profile.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
97,000
00,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
334,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
-

How Carbon Intensive is Future's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Future's Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Future is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Future's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Future's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 27% last year and decreased by approximately 27% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 40% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
40%
Use of Sold Products
37%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
8%
Employee Commuting
3%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%
Business Travel
3%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Capital Goods
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%

Future's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Future has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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