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Dow Jones & Company, commonly referred to as Dow Jones, is a prominent player in the printed matter and recorded media industry, with its headquarters situated in the United States. Established in 1882, the company has a long-standing history of delivering trusted financial news, data, and information services. Its core offerings include flagship publications such as The Wall Street Journal, renowned for its comprehensive coverage of business and economic affairs, alongside various digital and data-driven products.
As a leader in the industry, Dow Jones has achieved notable milestones in providing accurate, timely information that supports decision-making across financial markets and corporate sectors. Its market position is reinforced by a reputation for journalistic integrity and innovation in media delivery, making it a key player in the global financial information landscape.
16
DitchCarbon score
-6 vs industry average
Dow Jones’s score of 16 is lower than 25% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Media Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.286
20182025
The Media Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2020
2020
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Dow Jones's reported carbon emissions
Dow Jones, a US-based company in the Printed matter and recorded media industry, reported its most recent emissions in 2020, totalling approximately 15.89 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2013, the company's total emissions were approximately 3.28 billion kg CO2e, comprising roughly 3.26 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 17.48 million kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2012, total emissions were about 3.10 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 3.09 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 15.41 million kg CO2e. In 2011, the total emissions were approximately 2.99 billion kg CO2e, made up of about 2.98 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 14.74 million kg CO2e from Scope 2.
Dow Jones has set several climate commitments. The company aims for net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2050. Near-term targets include a 60% absolute reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030, with 2016 as the base year, and a 60% absolute reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, also using 2016 as the base year.
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Dow Jones’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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