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The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc., commonly known as Kiplinger, is a prominent financial publishing company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1920, Kiplinger has established itself as a trusted source of personal finance advice, business insights, and economic analysis. With a strong presence in the financial publishing industry, the company offers a range of products, including newsletters, magazines, and digital content that cater to both individual investors and business professionals. Kiplinger's unique blend of expert analysis and practical advice has positioned it as a leader in financial education. Notable achievements include its long-standing reputation for delivering reliable information that empowers readers to make informed financial decisions. With a commitment to quality and integrity, Kiplinger continues to be a vital resource for those seeking to navigate the complexities of personal finance and investment strategies.

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How does The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

62

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.'s score of 62 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Future plc

The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The organisation is a current subsidiary of Future plc, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc., it is important to note that emissions data and performance metrics may be inherited from its parent company, Future plc. This cascading of data occurs at a level 2 relationship, suggesting that any climate initiatives or targets may align with those set by Future plc. As of now, The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. has not established any specific science-based targets (SBTi) or documented reduction initiatives. The lack of emissions data and formal commitments highlights a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.

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Scope 1
97,000
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Scope 2
334,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.'s primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.'s Location?

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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 The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 27% last year and decreased by approximately 27% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 40% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
40%
Use of Sold Products
37%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
8%
Employee Commuting
3%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%
Business Travel
3%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Capital Goods
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%

The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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