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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Salem's score of 25 is higher than 53% 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 carbon emissions data is not explicitly detailed in terms of total emissions in kg CO2e. However, the organisation has reported emissions factors related to its operations, such as an average of approximately 13.11 kg CO2e per square foot for unspecified scope emissions and 27.22 kg CO2e per square foot for W-STA operations, alongside 17.33 kg CO2e per square foot for police operations, as noted in their sustainability report. Salem has not disclosed specific Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions data, nor have they set any formal reduction targets or commitments through initiatives like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that the organisation may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. The emissions data is inherited from Salem Media Group, Inc., which indicates that the organisation is part of a larger corporate family but does not provide additional context on emissions or climate commitments from that parent company. As of now, Salem's climate commitments remain vague, with no significant pledges or targets outlined.
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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.
