Pa Media Group, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading provider of multimedia content and services, specialising in news, data, and insights. Founded in 2019, the company has quickly established itself as a key player in the media industry, serving a diverse range of clients across the UK and beyond. With a focus on delivering high-quality journalism and innovative digital solutions, Pa Media offers a suite of products including news wire services, data journalism, and multimedia content creation. Their unique approach combines traditional reporting with cutting-edge technology, ensuring clients receive timely and relevant information. Recognised for its commitment to excellence, Pa Media has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for media organisations and businesses alike. Through its dedication to quality and innovation, Pa Media continues to shape the future of media in an ever-evolving landscape.
How does Pa 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.
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.
Pa Media's score of 30 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, PA Media reported total carbon emissions of approximately 440,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 222,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from direct operations, and 178,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are associated with purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel, accounted for about 40,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 472,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 226,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 192,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 54,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions of approximately 32,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. PA Media has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor do they participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that PA Media Group Limited independently reports its emissions. Overall, PA Media's emissions profile reflects a commitment to transparency, although further climate action initiatives and reduction targets would enhance their sustainability efforts.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 235,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 181,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | 31,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 
Pa Media's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 26% last year and increased by approximately 29% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 9% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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.
Pa Media 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.
