News Corp
News's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, News completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
News has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into News's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of News amounted to 92,773 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of News decreased by 17.23%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
News's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are News's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of News were 12,702 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has News reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, News's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33.89%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), News's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 17.74%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are News's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, News reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 64,057 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 80,071 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has News reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), News's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 17.15% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does News use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, News reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
News's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into News's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, News reported 866,960 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of News includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
News's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are News's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, News reported total Scope 3 emissions of 866,960 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 64.51% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 35.49% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), News's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 19.13%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does News disclose?
In 2023, News reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of News's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to News's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 452,637 tCOâ‚‚e (52.21%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 168,624 tCOâ‚‚e (19.45%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 128,500 tCOâ‚‚e (14.82%)
News's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into News's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, News reported a total carbon footprint of 959,733 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.95% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to News's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.33% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.34%.