- Supply chain disruptions (not explicitly stated, but implied by the focus on supply chain sustainability).
- Data protection risks related to large customer databases.
- Threats to the health and well-being of journalists (verbal attacks, online threats).
- Potential for cyberattacks.
- Addressing the growing number of complaints attempting to silence journalists.
Ekspress Grupp
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Ekspress Grupp disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.2K tCO2e (market-specific). By scope: Scope 1: 138.8 tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.0K tCO2e; Scope 3: 4.0K tCO2e. 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
5.2K tCO2e (market-specific)
2023
Renewable Energy
21.5%
of total energy
Energy Use
2.8K MWh
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). | 138.8 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.0K tCO2e |
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 | 5.2K tCO2e (market-specific) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Initiated a preliminary assessment of climate risks across the Group.
- Equipped office premises with motion sensors to manage energy consumption.
- Moved into a new office building with energy class A and LEED Platinum certification (Lrytas).
- Reduced circulation of paper editions (Geenius Meedia).
- Reduced the number of delivery days for Õhtuleht from six to five days a week.
- Delfi Meedia will publish Tervise Pluss magazine only online from December 2023.
- Eesti Päevaleht will stop publishing a paper edition on business days from April 2024.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete Group-wide journalism code of ethics (mid-2024).
- Adopt principles of responsible advertising (end of 2024).
- Update customer experience policy (end of 2024).
- Develop a transition plan for mitigating climate change (end of 2024).
- Introduce a general climate policy across the Group (end of 2024).
📅 Medium-term
- Digital companies reduce climate impact across value chains by 2030.
- Achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Leading ethical and responsible media groupIndependent and impactful media groupResponsible advertising platformSubscribers’ rights and wellbeingResponsible and attractive employerPersonal and professional development of employeesEmployee wellbeingEqual treatment, diversity and engagementResponsibly and sustainably managed companyReduction of environmental impact: resources efficiency and climate impactHonest and responsible managementSupply chain sustainability