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News Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 reporting, News Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 943.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 12.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 64.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 867.0K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
943.7K tCO2e/year
July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
Renewable Energy
25.9%
of total energy
Energy Use
185.6K MWh/year
July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 12.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 64.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 867.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 | 943.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2022-07-01 to 2023-07-02 | 1.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 & 3 combined in FY2022) |
| 2021 | 2.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3 in fiscal 2021) |
| 2020-07-01 to 2021-06-30 | 143.3K tCO2e/year (2020) |
| 2019 | 187.6K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- A reduction of approximately 62% in our operational emissions from our fiscal 2016 base year, putting us on track to meet our 65% reduction target six years ahead of our goal
- 91% diversion rate across 22 sites in fiscal 2023.
- 99.8% of paper from primary suppliers came from certified sources in fiscal 2023.
- 13.7% reduction across all three scopes in fiscal 2023 from a fiscal 2021 base year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025 (not explicitly stated but implied)
- Source 100% of publication paper in the U.S., U.K., Europe and Australia from certified sources by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions 65% by fiscal 2030, from a fiscal 2016 base year.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 25% by fiscal 2030, from a fiscal 2021 base year.
🔭 Long-term
- Reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the value chain by fiscal 2050.
- Reduce absolute Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions 95% by fiscal 2050, from a fiscal 2016 base year.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by fiscal 2050, from a fiscal 2021 base year.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaste & Circular EconomyStakeholder EngagementTrusted News & InformationEmployee ExperienceDiverse VoicesCommunity Impact & PhilanthropyCorporate GovernanceCompliance & EthicsRisk ManagementPublic PolicyData Protection & PrivacySupply Chain Management