Public Profile

Mediahuis

Mediahuis, a prominent media company headquartered in Belgium, has established itself as a leader in the publishing industry since its founding in 2013. With a strong presence in Belgium and the Netherlands, Mediahuis operates a diverse portfolio of newspapers, magazines, and digital platforms, catering to a wide audience. The company is renowned for its flagship publications, including De Standaard and Het Nieuwsblad, which are distinguished by their quality journalism and in-depth reporting. Mediahuis has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its digital offerings and enhancing its market position through strategic acquisitions. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Mediahuis continues to shape the media landscape, making it a key player in the European publishing sector. Its focus on delivering unique content and engaging experiences sets it apart in a competitive market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Mediahuis's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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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Industry Benchmark

Mediahuis's score of 39 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mediahuis's reported carbon emissions

Mediahuis, headquartered in Belgium, has made significant commitments towards reducing its carbon emissions, although specific emissions data for the most recent year is currently unavailable. The company has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across various scopes. By 2030, Mediahuis aims to achieve a 49.8% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Looking towards the future, Mediahuis has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This long-term goal includes a substantial reduction target of 90% for all scopes of emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) from the same 2019 base year. Furthermore, the company has pledged that by 2028, 66% of its suppliers, based on emissions from upstream transportation and distribution, will have established science-based targets. These initiatives reflect Mediahuis's dedication to addressing climate change and aligning with industry standards for sustainability.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mediahuis's primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Mediahuis is headquartered in BE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Mediahuis is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact

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