Dow Jones
Dow Jones & Company, a prominent player in the financial information industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1882, the company has established itself as a leader in delivering essential business news and data, primarily through its flagship product, The Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones also offers a suite of financial analytics and market intelligence services, catering to professionals across various sectors. With a strong presence in North America and Europe, Dow Jones has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of innovative digital platforms that enhance user engagement. The company is renowned for its comprehensive coverage of global markets, making it a trusted source for investors and decision-makers. Dow Jones continues to solidify its market position through a commitment to quality journalism and cutting-edge technology, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the financial information landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Dow Jones'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Dow Jones's score of 36 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Dow Jones's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Dow Jones reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,887,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability, although specific breakdowns into Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions were not disclosed for this year. Historically, Dow Jones has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint. In 2013, the company emitted about 3,277,298,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for approximately 3,259,813,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 17,484,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial reduction in emissions over the years, particularly when comparing to the 2020 figures. Dow Jones has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, starting from a baseline year of 2016. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating a long-term commitment to environmental sustainability. These initiatives reflect Dow Jones's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility in environmental stewardship.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,976,751,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 14,735,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Dow Jones is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
