TEGNA

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is TEGNA doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 33

TEGNA has a DitchCarbon Score of 33 out of 100, indicating room for improvement in sustainability practices. This score suggests that TEGNA’s carbon intensity is relatively high, reflecting a greater environmental impact. The company may need to implement more effective strategies to reduce emissions and enhance its sustainability efforts.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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TEGNA is a company in the telecommunications sector, which has a low carbon intensity ranking. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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TEGNA is situated in the United States, which has a low carbon intensity rating, indicating a favorable environmental impact. This suggests that TEGNA’s operations are likely to be more sustainable due to the cleaner energy profile of its location.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

14.81%

...this company is doing 14.81% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1842 and headquartered in Virginia, TEGNA Inc. is a prominent player in the telecommunications sector, particularly within the media industry. The company operates 46 television stations across 38 U.S. markets, making it one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the country. TEGNA offers a range of services including empowering storytelling, impactful investigations, and innovative marketing solutions such as OTT advertising and digital marketing through its various platforms.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for TEGNA

TEGNA should set clear, science-based targets for reducing their Scope 3 emissions, while also promoting sustainable practices throughout their supply chain, which could potentially lower their emissions by 35%.

Bad news, TEGNA has yet to commit to SBTi goals

TEGNA has not established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Without these targets, the company lacks a clear, science-aligned plan to contribute to global efforts in limiting climate change.
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