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Reach

Reach plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading media company renowned for its diverse portfolio of digital and print publications. Founded in 1999, Reach has established a significant presence across the UK, with major operations in England, Scotland, and Wales. The company is primarily focused on the publishing industry, delivering news, entertainment, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, and OK! Magazine. With a commitment to quality journalism, Reach plc has embraced digital transformation, offering unique online experiences that engage millions of readers. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its digital audience and innovative advertising solutions. As a prominent player in the media landscape, Reach plc continues to shape the way audiences consume news and entertainment in the digital age.

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48

Industry Average

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21

Industry Benchmark

Reach's score of 48 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Reach's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Reach Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 197,924,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 3,338,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5,889,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 197,924,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This represents a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to previous years, indicating a growing focus on upstream and downstream activities. Reach has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 58.8% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2034, also from a 2022 base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. In previous years, Reach's emissions were as follows: in 2022, they reported 238,271,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, 3,894,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, and 6,753,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2; in 2021, emissions were 17,878,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, 4,050,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, and 8,339,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2; and in 2020, they reported 22,586,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, 4,291,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, and 10,440,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Overall, Reach Plc is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility within the media sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Reach'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 Reach is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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