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The Wall Street Journal Digital Network Sustainability Profile

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The Wall Street Journal Digital Network, a leading entity in the financial news industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1889, it has established itself as a premier source of business news and analysis, serving a global audience with a focus on major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. The network offers a range of core products and services, including the renowned Wall Street Journal, digital subscriptions, and specialised newsletters, all distinguished by their in-depth reporting and expert insights. With a strong market position, The Wall Street Journal Digital Network has garnered numerous accolades for its journalistic excellence, making it a trusted resource for professionals and decision-makers worldwide.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

The Wall Street Journal Digital Network'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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The Wall Street Journal Digital Network's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from News Corporation

The Wall Street Journal Digital Network, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, it is important to note that the organisation is a current subsidiary of News Corporation, which influences its climate commitments and reporting. As part of its corporate family, The Wall Street Journal Digital Network inherits climate initiatives and targets from News Corporation, which operates at a cascade level of 2. This includes participation in various sustainability initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the Race to Zero campaign, all of which are aligned with industry standards for climate action. While specific reduction targets or achievements for The Wall Street Journal Digital Network are not detailed, the overarching commitments from News Corporation suggest a focus on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability practices across its subsidiaries. The absence of direct emissions data highlights the need for further transparency and reporting in line with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
19,430,000
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Scope 2
184,274,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is The Wall Street Journal Digital Network's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Wall Street Journal Digital Network's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is The Wall Street Journal Digital Network'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 Wall Street Journal Digital Network is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

The Wall Street Journal Digital Network's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The Wall Street Journal Digital Network's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 11% last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 58% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Purchased Goods and Services
58%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
17%
Investments
14%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Employee Commuting
2%
Business Travel
1%
Downstream Leased Assets
1%
Franchises
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

The Wall Street Journal Digital Network'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 Wall Street Journal Digital Network 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
Reduction Actions

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