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Polaris Media ASA

Common Name
Polaris Media
Country
Norway
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Publishing
Employees
2,155
Ticker
POL
Exchange
OSLO BORS
Description
Polaris Media ASA is a leading independent media and publishing company headquartered in Trondheim, Norway. Established in 2008, the company focuses on operating media houses, publishing daily and adv...

Polaris Media's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Polaris Media 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).

Polaris Media has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Polaris Media’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Polaris Media's Annual Report 2024
a. Polaris Media's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Polaris Media's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofPolaris Media amounted to2,087metric 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 Polaris Mediadecreased by 33.04%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Polaris Media's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2023202405501.1 k1.65 k2.2 ktCO2e-42%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Polaris Media's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Polaris Media were 1,272 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Polaris Media's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 41.68%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Polaris Media's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Polaris Media reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,767 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 815 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Polaris Media reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Polaris Media's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 12.93% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Polaris Media use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Polaris Media reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Polaris Media's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Polaris Media's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Polaris Media reported 23,342 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 Polaris Media includes a breakdown across 9of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Polaris Media's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2023202407.5 k15 k22.5 k30 ktCO2e-17%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Polaris Media's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Polaris Media reported total Scope 3 emissions of 23,342 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 99.46%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.54%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Polaris Media's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 16.94%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Polaris Media disclose?

In 2024, Polaris Media 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 Polaris Media's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Polaris Media's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 13,523 tCOâ‚‚e(57.93%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 3,679 tCOâ‚‚e(15.76%)
  • Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 2,767 tCOâ‚‚e(11.85%)

Polaris Media's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(15.8%)Upstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 8)(11.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(57.9%)

Insights into Polaris Media’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Polaris Media reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,272 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 298 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.26 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Polaris Media's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

201,00020,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)RJTMRSSAgoraYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,269 tCO2eRevenue: $M 360Scope 1 Intensity: 3.53 tCO2e/$MInformaYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,166 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,459Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MRRRebl GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,661 tCO2eRevenue: $M 119Scope 1 Intensity: 30.85 tCO2e/$MLink Mobility Group HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 67 tCO2eRevenue: $M 617Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MJJJiangsu Phoenix Publishing & MediaYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,509 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,864Scope 1 Intensity: 1.35 tCO2e/$MRCS MediaGroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 852Scope 1 Intensity: 1.90 tCO2e/$MNorth MediaYear: 2023Scope 1: 177,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 141Scope 1 Intensity: 1,259.38 tCO2e/$MTTTX GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,511 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,039Scope 1 Intensity: 3.38 tCO2e/$MKadokawaYear: 2023Scope 1: 51 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,917Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MMMMonrifYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,257 tCO2eRevenue: $M 147Scope 1 Intensity: 15.36 tCO2e/$MRRReachYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,974 tCO2eRevenue: $M 676Scope 1 Intensity: 4.40 tCO2e/$MCarlisle CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 68,717 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,004Scope 1 Intensity: 13.73 tCO2e/$MSpringer Nature AG & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,009 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,922Scope 1 Intensity: 1.05 tCO2e/$MGyldendal A/SYear: 2024Scope 1: 16 tCO2eRevenue: $M 101Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MNew York TimesYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,598 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,586Scope 1 Intensity: 1.39 tCO2e/$MSSSmiths NewsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,359 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,453Scope 1 Intensity: 0.94 tCO2e/$MWinshareYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,731 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,665Scope 1 Intensity: 1.64 tCO2e/$MAlma MediaYear: 2024Scope 1: 190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 325Scope 1 Intensity: 0.58 tCO2e/$MMazda MotorYear: 2025Scope 1: 119,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,467Scope 1 Intensity: 3.56 tCO2e/$MIl Sole 24 OreYear: 2024Scope 1: 398 tCO2eRevenue: $M 223Scope 1 Intensity: 1.78 tCO2e/$MPromotora de InformacionesYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,137 tCO2eRevenue: $M 916Scope 1 Intensity: 3.42 tCO2e/$MKeskisuomalainenYear: 2024Scope 1: 691 tCO2eRevenue: $M 211Scope 1 Intensity: 3.28 tCO2e/$MPearsonYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,095 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,457Scope 1 Intensity: 0.92 tCO2e/$MSSStorytelYear: 2024Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 343Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MJohn Wiley & SonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,062 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,873Scope 1 Intensity: 0.57 tCO2e/$MPolaris MediaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 298Scope 1 Intensity: 4.26 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Polaris Media reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.26 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.64, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Polaris Media rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Polaris Media ranked 21 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Polaris Media among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Polaris Media's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Polaris Media reported a total carbon footprint of 25,429 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.55% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Polaris Media's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5%.a

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