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.
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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
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Industry Benchmark
News's score of 56 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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News's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, News Corp reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 15,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 82,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,072,065,780 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (620,642,130 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (184,180,010 kg CO2e). News Corp has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 65% by FY2030 from a FY2016 baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by FY2030 from a FY2021 baseline. Long-term goals include a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to maintaining emissions reductions consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and targets are sourced directly from News Corporation, with no cascading from a parent or related organization.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,430,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 184,274,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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News is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
