Ziff Davis Inc
Ziff Davis's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Ziff Davis 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).
Ziff Davis has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ziff Davis's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ziff Davis amounted to 1,645 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ziff Davis decreased by 31.4%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Ziff Davis's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ziff Davis's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ziff Davis were 305.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Ziff Davis reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Ziff Davis's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 52.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ziff Davis's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 26.27%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Ziff Davis's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Ziff Davis reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,256.7 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,339.6 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Ziff Davis reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Ziff Davis's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 34.84%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ziff Davis's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 32.47% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Ziff Davis use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Ziff Davis reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Ziff Davis's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Ziff Davis's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Ziff Davis reported 43,090.7 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 2023 disclosure of Ziff Davis includes a breakdown across 7 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. a
Ziff Davis's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ziff Davis's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Ziff Davis reported total Scope 3 emissions of 43,090.7 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 96.66% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.34% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Ziff Davis reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Ziff Davis's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 42.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ziff Davis's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 38.47%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ziff Davis disclose?
In 2023, Ziff Davis reported emissions for 7 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 Ziff Davis's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Ziff Davis's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 29,032.1 tCO₂e (67.99%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 4,687.3 tCO₂e (10.98%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 4,338.1 tCO₂e (10.16%)
Ziff Davis's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ziff Davis’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Ziff Davis reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 305.4 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,364 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.22 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Ziff Davis's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Ziff Davis's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Ziff Davis reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.22 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.95 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Ziff Davis rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Ziff Davis ranked 5 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Ziff Davis among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Ziff Davis's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Ziff Davis reported a total carbon footprint of 44,735.7 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 38.24% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Ziff Davis's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.32% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.99%. a