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Newsquest Media

Newsquest Media, a prominent player in the UK media landscape, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a leading regional newspaper publisher, operating across various regions including England, Scotland, and Wales. With a diverse portfolio that encompasses print and digital media, Newsquest delivers local news, information, and advertising solutions tailored to community needs. The company’s core offerings include newspapers, websites, and digital marketing services, all designed to engage local audiences effectively. Newsquest's commitment to quality journalism and community-focused content has earned it a strong market position, making it one of the largest regional publishers in the UK. Notable achievements include numerous awards for journalistic excellence, underscoring its reputation as a trusted source of news and information.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Newsquest Media'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.

39

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

Newsquest Media's score of 39 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Newsquest Media's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Newsquest Media reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,607,010 kg CO2e, comprising 493,730 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,627,780 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company recorded about 485,500 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from 2020, when total emissions were about 4,988,380 kg CO2e, indicating a downward trend in their carbon footprint. Over the years, Newsquest Media has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its emissions. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 2,788,530 kg CO2e, showing a continued decrease in emissions year-on-year. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, highlighting its transparency in reporting. Despite the positive trend in emissions reduction, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented. Newsquest Media's ongoing efforts reflect a growing awareness of climate impact within the media industry, aligning with broader sustainability goals.

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Scope 1
1,618,380
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Scope 2
2,874,380
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Newsquest Media'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 Newsquest Media is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Newsquest Media is not participating in any 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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