Sustainability FAQs: NewsUK

Section 1 – about your company

Response

Company name

NewsUK

Number of UK employees

250+

Number of global employees

1000+

Company type

Media Owner / Publisher

Person accountable for environmental sustainability

Elsa Gregori

Section 2 – company energy usage

Response

Category of emissions measured eg. Scope 1, 2 and 3 

Scope 1
Scope 2
Scope 3

Reduction strategies in place for energy use

The vast majority of energy-saving “quick wins” have been implemented, however, energy-efficiency working groups at Newsprinters and our headquarters at London Bridge continue to work to try to identify opportunities for saving energy. Working closely with the facilities teams, we utilise our BMS systems to interrogate our energy usage data and identify innovations that can increase energy efficiency, including changes to plant operation times, altered set points and new equipment, such as LED lighting.

Environmental sustainability policies schemes or initiatives in place

Recycling (everyday e.g bottles and cans)
Single use plastics
Travel to work
Working from home
Website hosting

Carbon offsetting schemes used

None

Inclusion of environmental sustainability questions in procurement activities

Yes

Company's environmental sustainability objectives

As part of News Corp, News UK is committed to the following environmental sustainability objectives: 65% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2016 baseline (Science-Based Target) 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline (Science-Based Target) Achieve net zero emissions by 2050 Source 100% of publication paper from certified sources by 2025

Section 3 - industry initiatives

Response

Industry certifications or initiatives

AdNet Zero
Science Based Targets
ISO14001

Training and engagement programmes for employees

News Corp provides all employees the opportunity to attend a training programme delivered by the Carbonauts, as well as webinars and events delivered by our recycling partner, Recorra.