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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.

68

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

News's score of 68 is higher than 99% 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 2023, News Corp reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 866,960,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, alongside 12,702,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 64,057,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing emissions across all scopes, with a target to cut absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% by FY2030 from a FY2016 baseline, and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions over the same period. The company has set ambitious long-term goals, aiming for 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. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, News Corp's emissions strategy demonstrates a proactive approach to climate action, with clear reduction targets and a commitment to sustainability in the media sector.

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183,004,000
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969,513,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. News's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

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 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.

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

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