Guardian
Guardian Media Group, commonly known as The Guardian, is a leading British news organisation headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1821, it has established itself as a prominent player in the media industry, particularly in digital journalism and print publishing. The Guardian is renowned for its commitment to independent journalism, offering a diverse range of content that includes news, opinion pieces, and investigative reporting. With a strong online presence and a dedicated readership, The Guardian has successfully adapted to the evolving media landscape, focusing on high-quality, in-depth reporting. Its core services encompass news coverage, lifestyle articles, and cultural commentary, all distinguished by a commitment to accuracy and integrity. As a trusted source of information, The Guardian continues to hold a significant position in the global media market, recognised for its editorial independence and innovative approach to storytelling.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Guardian'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Guardian's score of 36 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Guardian's reported carbon emissions
As of the latest available data, Guardian News and Media reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,925,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This figure includes emissions across all scopes, with specific contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 67% across all scopes by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Guardian aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 42% within the same timeframe. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.
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Get Started| 2009 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | 12,264,250 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,378,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,200,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
Guardian is committed to some 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.
