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News Corp UK & Ireland Limited Sustainability Profile

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News Corp UK & Ireland Limited, a prominent player in the media industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in news and information services, operating across various regions in the UK and Ireland. Specialising in publishing, digital media, and broadcasting, News Corp UK & Ireland is known for its diverse portfolio, which includes well-respected titles such as The Sun and The Times. These publications are distinguished by their commitment to quality journalism and innovative digital platforms. With a strong market position, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful integration of digital and print media. News Corp UK & Ireland continues to shape the media landscape, delivering engaging content that resonates with audiences across the region.

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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

News Corp UK & Ireland Limited's score of 58 is higher than 80% 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 Corp UK & Ireland Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from News Corporation

News Corp UK & Ireland Limited currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of News Corporation, and any climate commitments or emissions data may be inherited from its parent organization. As a part of its climate strategy, News Corp UK & Ireland Limited is aligned with initiatives from News Corporation, which operates at a cascade level of 3. This includes commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other climate-related frameworks. However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been detailed in the available information. The company is expected to adhere to industry standards for climate action, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint across various scopes of emissions, including Scope 1, 2, and 3, although specific figures or targets have not been disclosed. In summary, while News Corp UK & Ireland Limited is part of a larger corporate family with climate commitments, specific emissions data and reduction targets are currently unavailable.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
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
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
00,000,000
Scope 3
969,513,104
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-
-
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
-
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is News Corp UK & Ireland Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. News Corp UK & Ireland Limited's primary industry is Paper Products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is News Corp UK & Ireland Limited's Location?

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Very high
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 Corp UK & Ireland Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

News Corp UK & Ireland Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

News Corp UK & Ireland Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and decreased by approximately 11% since 2016, 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 62% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
62%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
24%
Business Travel
4%
Employee Commuting
4%
Investments
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%

News Corp UK & Ireland Limited'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.

News Corp UK & Ireland Limited 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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Compare News Corp UK & Ireland Limited's Emissions with Industry Peers

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