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Gannett

Gannett Co., Inc., a leading media holding company headquartered in the United States, has been a significant player in the publishing industry since its founding in 1906. With a strong presence across major operational regions, including the Midwest and the South, Gannett operates numerous local newspapers and digital platforms, making it a vital source of news and information for communities nationwide. The company is renowned for its flagship publication, USA Today, alongside a diverse portfolio of local news outlets and digital marketing services. Gannett's commitment to quality journalism and innovative digital solutions sets it apart in a competitive landscape. Over the years, Gannett has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its digital offerings and strategic acquisitions, solidifying its position as a trusted leader in the media industry.

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Gannett's score of 28 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gannett's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Gannett reported total carbon emissions of approximately 150,565,10 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 135,369,040 kg CO2e from Scope 2, totalling about 150,565,10 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase from 2021, when their emissions were approximately 92,518,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 27,960,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 64,558,000 kg CO2e. Gannett has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company’s emissions per unit of revenue indicate a gross global combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions factor of about 0.051 kg CO2e per USD of revenue in 2022. While Gannett has not outlined specific reduction initiatives or targets, their emissions data reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the media industry in addressing climate change.

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27,960,000
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64,558,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gannett's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Gannett is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Gannett 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.

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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