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News Corp

Common Name
News
Country
United States
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment
Employees
22,300
Ticker
NWSA
Exchange
Nasdaq
Description
News Corporation is a diversified media and information services company based in New York, United States, founded in 2012. The company focuses on creating and distributing authoritative news, analysi...

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)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
14,552a
12,702b
15,441b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
58,858a
64,057b
81,563b
Location-Based
52,194a
80,071b
96,651b
Unspecified Calculation Method
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 3
861,691a
866,960b
1,072,065.78c
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
1.4429a
1.2858b
1.4869b
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Verified Sources Behind News’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. News's ESG Report 2025
b. News's ESG Report 2024
c. News's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2022
d. News's ESG Report 2021

Insights into News's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of News amounted to 66,746 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).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of News decreased 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

20192020202120222023202405 k10 k15 k20 ktCO2e-6%-12%-6%-18%+15%
  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 52,194 tCO₂e 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

201920202021202220232024035 k70 k105 k140 ktCO2e
  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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 9 of 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

202020212022202320240650 k1.3 M1.95 M2.6 MtCO2e-61%+11%-19%-1%
  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 tCO₂e (62.27%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 206,334 tCO₂e (23.95%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 34,108 tCO₂e (3.96%)

News's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(62.3%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(4.0%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(23.9%)

Insights into News’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, News reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,552 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,085 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.44 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

News's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Everyman Media GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,031 tCO2eRevenue: $M 134Scope 1 Intensity: 7.67 tCO2e/$MHybeYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,333 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,537Scope 1 Intensity: 1.52 tCO2e/$MChina Ruyi HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 73 tCO2eRevenue: $M 503Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MCTS Eventim AG & CoYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,224 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,618Scope 1 Intensity: 0.61 tCO2e/$MCompagnie De l'odetYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,571 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,256Scope 1 Intensity: 4.78 tCO2e/$MSnapYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,822 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,606Scope 1 Intensity: 2.13 tCO2e/$MIPGYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,183 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,692Scope 1 Intensity: 0.95 tCO2e/$MFrontier Communications ParentYear: 2023Scope 1: 117,263 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,676Scope 1 Intensity: 20.66 tCO2e/$MFox WizelYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,974Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MCelticYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,169 tCO2eRevenue: $M 158Scope 1 Intensity: 7.42 tCO2e/$MUniversal Music GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,436 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,701Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MToho Co Ltd (Tokyo)Year: 2024Scope 1: 5,484 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,881Scope 1 Intensity: 2.92 tCO2e/$MBolloreYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,571 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,257Scope 1 Intensity: 4.78 tCO2e/$MCanal+Year: 2024Scope 1: 7,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,679Scope 1 Intensity: 1.18 tCO2e/$MBanijay GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 11,528 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,738Scope 1 Intensity: 2.01 tCO2e/$MCinemark HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,592 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,050Scope 1 Intensity: 4.46 tCO2e/$MLiberty MediaYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,502 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,653Scope 1 Intensity: 0.68 tCO2e/$MFoxYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,820 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,980Scope 1 Intensity: 1.06 tCO2e/$MWarner Bros DiscoveryYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,342 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,321Scope 1 Intensity: 3.31 tCO2e/$MWalt DisneyYear: 2024Scope 1: 921,163 tCO2eRevenue: $M 91,361Scope 1 Intensity: 10.08 tCO2e/$MNetflixYear: 2024Scope 1: 50,488 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,002Scope 1 Intensity: 1.29 tCO2e/$MSirius XMYear: 2024Scope 1: 631 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,703Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MWarner Music GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,877 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,426Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MNewsYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,552 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,085Scope 1 Intensity: 1.44 tCO2e/$M

How does News's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, News reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.52, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does News rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, News ranked 12 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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

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