Guardian Sustainability Profile
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.
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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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Guardian's score of 84 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Guardian's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Guardian News and Media reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,249,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 310,000 kg CO2e, primarily from fugitive emissions, and Scope 2 emissions of about 19,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, approximately 18,920,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses various categories such as business travel (about 1,496,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 874,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (around 8,760,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, total emissions were about 23,925,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions over the year. The company has set ambitious targets to further decrease its carbon footprint, committing to a 67% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 42% within the same timeframe. Guardian's initiatives include a specific target to reduce emissions from air travel by 25% by 2025 compared to pre-pandemic levels (2019/20). These commitments are part of their broader strategy to align with science-based targets, as confirmed by their membership in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which is cascaded from their parent organization, Guardian Media Group plc. Overall, Guardian News and Media is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility within the media sector.
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| 2009 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,722,500 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 12,057,500 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 861,250 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Guardian's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Guardian's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 20% last year and increased significantly since 2009, 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 46% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Guardian'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.
Guardian has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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