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Quad

Quad, officially known as Quad/Graphics, is a leading provider of integrated marketing solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1971, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across North America and beyond. Specialising in the printing and marketing industry, Quad offers a diverse range of services, including commercial printing, digital marketing, and creative services, all designed to enhance brand engagement. What sets Quad apart is its commitment to innovation and sustainability, utilising advanced technology to deliver high-quality products tailored to client needs. With a strong market position, Quad has garnered recognition for its exceptional service and strategic partnerships, making it a trusted choice for businesses seeking comprehensive marketing solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Quad'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.

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Quad's score of 25 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Quad's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Quad reported carbon emissions related to its operations, specifically focusing on Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company disclosed a production emission factor of approximately 2.451 kg CO2e per 1 million pieces printed. This figure reflects their commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint in the paper and paperboard sector. While specific total emissions data for 2022 is not provided, Quad has shown a trend in its emissions factors over the past few years. In 2021, the production emission factor was about 0.603 kg CO2e per 1 million pages printed, and in 2020, it was approximately 0.632 kg CO2e per 1 million pages printed. This indicates a slight improvement in their emissions efficiency over this period. Despite the absence of explicit reduction targets or commitments, Quad's focus on production efficiency suggests an ongoing effort to reduce its carbon impact. The company operates within the global context of increasing environmental accountability, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Quad's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), 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 Quad 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.

Quad 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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