Salem
Salem, officially known as Salem Media Group, Inc., is a prominent player in the US media landscape, headquartered in Camarillo, California. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a leader in the Christian and conservative media sectors, operating radio stations, publishing, and digital content. Salem's extensive portfolio includes well-known brands such as Townhall.com and Christian Radio Network, which cater to a diverse audience seeking faith-based and conservative viewpoints. With a strong presence across major US markets, Salem has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its own podcast network and the expansion of its digital advertising services. The company's unique blend of traditional and digital media offerings positions it favourably within the industry, making it a trusted source for millions of listeners and readers. Salem's commitment to quality content and community engagement continues to solidify its market position as a leading media organisation.
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Industry Benchmark
Salem's score of 25 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Salem's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Salem's total carbon emissions in the US were approximately 146,434,000 kg CO2e. This figure represents a decrease from 2019, when emissions were about 155,282,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 8,848,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. Over the years, emissions have fluctuated, with 2018 emissions recorded at about 152,873,000 kg CO2e and 2017 at approximately 141,680,000 kg CO2e. Salem has not disclosed specific data regarding Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor have they set formal reduction targets through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, there are no documented climate pledges or reduction initiatives currently in place. The emissions data is sourced from Salem Media Group, Inc., and reflects the company's performance without any cascaded data from a parent or related organization. As of now, Salem's commitment to addressing climate change appears limited, with no significant reduction targets or initiatives reported.
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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.
Salem 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.
