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updated 18 days ago

MarketWatch, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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MarketWatch, Inc., a prominent financial information website, is headquartered in the United States and serves a global audience. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a key player in the financial services industry, providing real-time market data, analysis, and news. MarketWatch is renowned for its comprehensive coverage of stock market trends, investment insights, and economic developments, making it a vital resource for investors and financial professionals alike. Its unique blend of user-friendly tools and in-depth reporting sets it apart in a competitive landscape. With a strong market position, MarketWatch has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with leading financial institutions and a robust online presence. The platform continues to innovate, ensuring it remains at the forefront of financial journalism and market analysis.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

MarketWatch, Inc.'s score of 54 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

72%

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MarketWatch, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from News Corporation

MarketWatch, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of News Corporation, which influences its climate commitments and reporting practices. While MarketWatch, Inc. does not have its own documented reduction targets, it inherits sustainability initiatives from its parent company, News Corporation. This includes participation in various climate-related frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from News Corporation. As part of its corporate family, MarketWatch, Inc. aligns with the broader climate strategies set forth by News Corporation, which may include commitments to reduce emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 categories. However, specific targets or achievements related to emissions reductions have not been disclosed at this time. In summary, while MarketWatch, Inc. does not provide its own emissions data or reduction targets, it is part of a larger corporate structure that is engaged in climate initiatives through its parent company, News Corporation.

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2016201720182019202020212022
Scope 1
19,430,000
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Scope 2
184,274,000
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000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is MarketWatch, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. MarketWatch, Inc.'s primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is MarketWatch, Inc.'s Location?

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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 MarketWatch, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

MarketWatch, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

MarketWatch, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 11% last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 58% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Purchased Goods and Services
58%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
17%
Investments
14%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Employee Commuting
2%
Business Travel
1%
Downstream Leased Assets
1%
Franchises
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

MarketWatch, Inc.'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.

MarketWatch, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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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