Public Profile

Yougov

YouGov, a leading global public opinion and data company, is headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 2000, YouGov has established itself as a key player in the market research industry, providing valuable insights across various sectors, including politics, consumer behaviour, and brand perception. With a strong presence in the UK, US, and several other international markets, YouGov offers unique products such as the YouGov Panel and YouGov BrandIndex, which leverage advanced technology and a vast database of respondents to deliver real-time data. Recognised for its innovative approach, YouGov has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major media outlets and a reputation for accuracy in polling. Its commitment to transparency and reliability positions YouGov as a trusted source for businesses and organisations seeking to understand public sentiment.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Yougov'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.

57

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Yougov's score of 57 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yougov's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, YouGov reported total carbon emissions of approximately 62,170 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 20,320 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 41,250 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were significantly lower, at around 600 kg CO2e. YouGov has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2022 as the baseline. Additionally, YouGov aims to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Long-term, the company is committed to a 90% reduction in total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by FY2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. YouGov's proactive approach reflects its commitment to sustainability and responsible corporate practices in the professional services sector.

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20222023
Scope 1
22,000
00,000
Scope 2
109,000
000,000
Scope 3
5,876,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yougov's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Yougov is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Yougov is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

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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