- Wider market slowdown in audience numbers in the second half of the year
- Challenging advertising market and consumer pressure on affiliate product business
- Inflationary pressures
- Secular decline in Magazines
- Higher interest rates and depressed valuation creating a tougher environment for M&A activity
Future plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Future plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 494 tCO2e (Location Based). By scope: Scope 1: 144 tCO2e; Scope 2: 350.04 tCO2e (Market Based); Scope 3: 138.8K tCO2e (FY 2022). 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
494 tCO2e (Location Based)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% for data centers (FY2022)
of total energy
Waste
24 tonnes (FY2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 144 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 350.04 tCO2e (Market Based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 138.8K tCO2e (FY 2022) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 494 tCO2e (Location Based) |
| 2022 | 352.87 tCO2e/year (Location Based) |
| 2019 | 599 tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced digital GHG emissions from 1,125.1 gCO2e per ad impression in February 2023 to ~170 gCO2e per impressions by September 2023
- Switched to 100% renewable electricity for data centers in FY 2022
- Installed new LED lighting in UK offices resulting in significant reduction of total circuit watts
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
- Reduce overall GHG emissions by 42% by FY 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030
- Reduce overall GHG emissions by 42% by FY 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
- Reduce overall GHG emissions by 90% by FY 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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