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Wall Street Journal Sustainability Profile

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The Wall Street Journal, a leading financial publication, is headquartered in the United States and serves a global audience with a focus on business, finance, and economic news. Founded in 1889, it has established itself as a trusted source of information, providing in-depth analysis and reporting on market trends, corporate developments, and economic policies. With a strong presence in major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, the Wall Street Journal offers a range of core products and services, including print and digital subscriptions, newsletters, and specialised content for professionals. Its unique blend of investigative journalism and expert commentary has positioned it as a market leader in the financial news industry, earning numerous accolades for its comprehensive coverage and insightful reporting.

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87

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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

Wall Street Journal's score of 87 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wall Street Journal's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from News Corporation

The Wall Street Journal, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the organisation is part of a corporate family that includes News Corporation, from which it inherits emissions data and climate commitments. As a current subsidiary of News Corporation, The Wall Street Journal aligns with the climate initiatives and targets set by its parent company. These initiatives include participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with global climate goals. While specific reduction targets for The Wall Street Journal are not detailed, the overarching commitments from News Corporation suggest a focus on sustainability and emissions reduction across its subsidiaries. The Wall Street Journal's climate strategy is informed by these industry-standard frameworks, although no specific metrics or targets have been disclosed at this time. In summary, while The Wall Street Journal does not provide its own emissions data or reduction targets, it is integrated into the broader climate commitments of News Corporation, reflecting a commitment to addressing climate change within its operational framework.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
19,122,000
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Scope 2
183,004,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 3
14,415,000
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0,000,000,000
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Wall Street Journal's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wall Street Journal's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Wall Street Journal's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Wall Street Journal's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and increased significantly since 2016, 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 62% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
62%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
24%
Business Travel
7%
Employee Commuting
4%
Investments
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%

Wall Street Journal'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.

Wall Street Journal has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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