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.
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Guardian's score of 70 is higher than 84% 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 19,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, specifically from purchased electricity, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling about 19,230,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 breakdown reveals major contributors such as purchased goods and services (8,760,000 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (5,117,000 kg CO2e), and use of sold products (2,064,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, total emissions were about 23,925,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 4,676,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. The 2023 data also highlighted Scope 2 emissions of 34,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of around 23,891,000 kg CO2e. Guardian has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, they target a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe. A near-term goal includes reducing emissions from air travel by 25% by 2025 compared to pre-pandemic levels (2019/20). These targets are part of a broader commitment to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their emissions reductions are consistent with the global goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from their parent company, Guardian Media Group plc, reflecting a unified approach to sustainability across the corporate family.
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| 2009 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,722,500 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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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