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Quad

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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.

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19

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Quad's score of 19 is lower than 74% 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 associated with its operations, specifically focusing on Scope 1 and 2 emissions related to its printing processes. 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. Comparatively, in 2021, Quad's emissions were approximately 6.03 kg CO2e per 1 million pages printed, while in 2020, the emissions were about 6.32 kg CO2e per 1 million pages printed. This indicates a potential improvement in their operational efficiency and emissions management over the years. Despite these figures, Quad has not set specific reduction targets or disclosed any climate pledges, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction initiatives or SBTi targets. The company operates under the corporate umbrella of Quad/Graphics, Inc., but does not inherit emissions data from a parent organization. Overall, while Quad has made strides in tracking its emissions, further commitments and targets would enhance its climate strategy and align with industry standards for sustainability.

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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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