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Guardian

Media ProductionUnited Kingdom
Last verified 9 months agotheguardian.com

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.

68
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+39 vs industry average

Guardian’s score of 68 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Intensity

Low

Media Production has below-average carbon intensity

Industry performance

0.091
20192025

The Media Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2019

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Reported emissions

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Scope 3
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•••kg CO₂e

Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.

Guardian's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Guardian Media Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17.8 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 358,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 15,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 16.4 million kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 8.1 million kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (about 4.6 million kg CO2e), and business travel (around 1.9 million kg CO2e). Guardian has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease emissions from air travel by 25% by 2025 compared to pre-pandemic levels (2019/20). Additionally, they are modelling a target to reduce overall emissions by 67% by 2030 from the same baseline year. These commitments reflect their proactive approach to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, Guardian Media Group plc, which maintains a commitment to transparency and accountability in its environmental impact reporting.

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Guardian’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

2 goals

2030

67% reduction in all scopes

Our modelling of the likelihood of achieving our 2030 target to reduce emissions by 67% from a 2019/20 baseline.

On track67%

2030

62% reduction in total GHG

Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.

At risk48%

2040

50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity

Across purchased goods and services and logistics.

Behind target22%

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Scope 3 top emissions categories

7 of 15 categories disclosed
Purchased Goods & Services47%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution27%
Business Travel11%
Use of Sold Products9%
Employee Commuting5%
End-of-Life Treatment1%
Fuel & Energy Activities0%
Purchased Goods & Services47%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution27%
Business Travel11%
Use of Sold Products9%
Employee Commuting5%
End-of-Life Treatment1%
Fuel & Energy Activities0%

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Climate initiatives

SCIENCE BASED TARGETS

Science Based Targets Initiative

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CDP

Carbon Disclosure Project

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THE CLIMATE PLEDGE

The Climate Pledge

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United Nations Global Compact

UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative

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RE 100

RE 100

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Climate Action 100+

Climate Action 100

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Emissions comparison with industry peers

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Guardian logoGuardian
GBMedia Production
9 months ago
68
Itv logoItv
GBMedia Production
2 days ago
97
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Daily Mail And General Trust logoDaily Mail And General Trust
GBMedia Production
7 days ago
85
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Bloomberg Lp logoBloomberg Lp
USMedia Production
29 days ago
82
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Disney logoDisney
USMedia Production
13 days ago
79
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News logoNews
USMedia Production
5 days ago
71
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Thomson Reuters logoThomson Reuters
CAComputer Services
25 minutes ago
64
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Guardian’s sustainability data and climate commitments

In 2025, Guardian reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17.8 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 358,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of roughly 15,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totaling around 16.4 million kg CO2e. The significant portion of emissions comes from Scope 3, indicating a strong focus on supply chain impacts. This data reflects Guardian's commitment to transparency in its environmental reporting.

Data year: 2025

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