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News's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into News's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofNews amounted to66,746metric 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Newsdecreased by 28.05%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
News's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are News's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of News were 14,552 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has News reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, News's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year(2023), News's Scope 1 emissions increased by 14.56%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are News's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, News reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 58,858 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 52,194 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has News reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year(2023), News's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 34.82% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does News use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, News reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
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 2024, News reported 861,691 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of News includes a breakdown across 9of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,down from 11 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
News's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are News's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, News reported total Scope 3 emissions of 861,691 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 96.63%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.37%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), News's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that News's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does News disclose?
In 2024, News reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of News's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to News's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 536,614 tCOâ‚‚e(62.27%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 206,334 tCOâ‚‚e(23.95%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 34,108 tCOâ‚‚e(3.96%)
News's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into News’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, News reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,552 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 10,085 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.44 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
News's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does News's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, News reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.44 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.02, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does News rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, News ranked 16 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
News is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into News's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, News reported a total carbon footprint of 928,437 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.26% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to News's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.62%.a