YouGov PLC
YouGov's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2024, YouGov has disclosed 4 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 4 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into YouGov's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Total Upstream (Cat. 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | 0000000 | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2050 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Total Upstream (Cat. 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | 0000000 | 2050 |
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Insights into YouGov's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2024, YouGov has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.a
Does YouGov have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?
As of 2024, YouGov has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a
YouGov's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 90% by 2050, compared to a baseline of 132 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019.a
Instead of reducing operational emissions, YouGov has increased them, with 2023 levels exceeding those of the 2019 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target.a
YouGov's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway
Does YouGov have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?
As of 2024, YouGov has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
YouGov's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 90% by 2050, compared to a baseline of 5,876 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2022.a
Instead of reducing value chain emissions, YouGov has increased them, with 2023 levels exceeding those of the 2022 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target.a