News
News Corporation, commonly referred to as News Corp, is a leading global media conglomerate headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1980, the company has established a significant presence in various operational regions, including North America, Australia, and the UK. Specialising in publishing, digital media, and broadcasting, News Corp is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes prominent newspapers, magazines, and digital platforms. Key products and services include The Wall Street Journal, The Times, and a range of digital news services that leverage innovative technology to deliver timely and relevant content. News Corp has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its digital footprint and enhancing audience engagement through cutting-edge journalism. With a strong market position, the company continues to shape the media landscape, setting industry standards for quality and integrity in news reporting.
DitchCarbon Score
How does News'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Media Production 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.
Industry Benchmark
News's score of 53 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
News's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, News Corp reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,270,200 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 64,057,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 866,960,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a target to achieve a 65% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2016 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% over the same period. Historically, News Corp's emissions have varied, with total emissions reaching approximately 2,491,010,000 kg CO2e in 2020, which included 18,484,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 121,497,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious long-term goals, committing to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. This includes a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. News Corp's climate strategy aligns with industry standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and contributing to global sustainability efforts.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 19,122,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 183,004,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 969,513,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
News 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.
