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Reach PLC, commonly known as Reach, is a prominent media organisation headquartered in the United Kingdom. Operating within the "printed matter and recorded media" sector, Reach specialises in multi-platform news publishing and digital content delivery across its vast network.
Formed in 2018, building upon a rich heritage dating back to 1894, Reach has established itself as the UK and Ireland's largest national and regional news publisher. It manages an extensive portfolio of iconic newsbrands, engaging millions of readers daily across diverse communities.
The company's core services include producing high-quality journalism across print and digital platforms, alongside providing effective advertising solutions for businesses. Reach's unique strength lies in its deep local roots combined with its unparalleled national reach, offering significant audience connection and brand influence.
54
DitchCarbon score
+33 vs industry average
Reach’s score of 54 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Media Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.286
20182025
The Media Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Reach's reported carbon emissions
Reach, a UK-based company in the printed matter and recorded media industry, reported its latest carbon emissions for 2025 as approximately 152.1 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2.47 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of about 17,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 145.2 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, Reach's total emissions in 2024 were approximately 171.86 million kg CO2e (Scope 1: 3.07 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based: 17,000 kg CO2e, Scope 3: 168.77 million kg CO2e). In 2023, the company's total emissions were around 176.3 million kg CO2e (Scope 1: 3.26 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 location-based: 5.93 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 167.11 million kg CO2e). For 2022, total emissions were approximately 211 million kg CO2e (Scope 1: 3.89 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 location-based: 6.75 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 200.34 million kg CO2e).
Reach has set near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2022 as a base year. Furthermore, Reach is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, and employee commuting by 58.8% by 2034, also from a 2022 base year. These commitments indicate a focus on significant emissions reductions across their value chain.
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Reach’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
On track50%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
On track50%
2034
58.8% reduction in scope 3 total
At risk58.8%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Gannett Co., Inc.See details
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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