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Guardian News & Media Limited Sustainability Profile

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Guardian News & Media Limited, commonly known as The Guardian, is a leading British media organisation headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1821, it has established itself as a prominent player in the global news industry, renowned for its commitment to independent journalism and progressive values. The company operates primarily in the digital and print media sectors, offering a diverse range of products including news articles, investigative journalism, and opinion pieces. Its unique approach to storytelling and emphasis on in-depth analysis set it apart from competitors. With a strong online presence and a loyal readership, The Guardian has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its reporting. As a trusted source of news, it continues to influence public discourse and maintain a leading position in the media landscape.

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Guardian News & Media Limited's score of 55 is higher than 78% 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 News & Media Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Guardian Media Group plc

Guardian News & Media Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Guardian Media Group plc, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges directly attributed to Guardian News & Media Limited. However, it is important to note that any potential emissions data or climate initiatives may be inherited from its parent organization, Guardian Media Group plc, which operates at a higher cascade level. The absence of specific emissions figures and reduction initiatives highlights the need for transparency and accountability in corporate climate strategies. As the media industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Guardian News & Media Limited may align its efforts with broader industry standards and practices in the future.

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200920202021202220232024
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

How Carbon Intensive is Guardian News & Media Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Guardian News & Media Limited's primary industry is Paper Products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Guardian News & Media Limited's Location?

Very low
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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 Guardian News & Media Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Guardian News & Media Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Guardian News & Media Limited'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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
46%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
27%
Use of Sold Products
11%
Business Travel
8%
Employee Commuting
5%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Guardian News & Media Limited'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 News & Media Limited 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.

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