Public Profile

Nexstar Broadcasting Group

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, often referred to simply as Nexstar, is a leading media company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1996, Nexstar has grown to become one of the largest television broadcasting groups in the country, operating numerous television stations across major markets. The company primarily focuses on local television broadcasting, digital media, and content creation, providing a diverse range of news, entertainment, and sports programming. Nexstar's unique approach to localism and community engagement sets it apart in the competitive media landscape. With a strong market position, Nexstar has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of Tribune Media in 2019, which expanded its reach and influence. As a key player in the broadcasting industry, Nexstar continues to innovate and adapt to the evolving media environment, ensuring it remains at the forefront of local broadcasting.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nexstar Broadcasting Group'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Nexstar Broadcasting Group's score of 23 is lower 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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Nexstar Broadcasting Group's reported carbon emissions

Nexstar Broadcasting Group currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor do they have specified reduction targets or climate pledges. This absence of data suggests that the company may not have formalised its climate commitments or established measurable goals for reducing its carbon footprint. In the broadcasting industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and emissions reduction, but without specific information from Nexstar, it is unclear how they are addressing climate change. As the industry evolves, it will be important for Nexstar to consider implementing strategies to monitor and reduce their carbon emissions in line with global climate initiatives.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nexstar Broadcasting Group's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nexstar Broadcasting Group 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
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