Science-based targets
Mediahuis has committed to setting scientifically substantiated climate goals. We have joined the Science-based targets initiative (SBTi), which unites organisations around the world that want to translate their climate ambitions into scientifically substantiated and measurable objectives that are necessary to fulfil the Paris Climate Agreement.
The most important objective of that agreement is well known: drastically limiting global warming to well below 2°Celsius, ideally 1.5°. This can only be achieved if, alongside governments and individuals, companies also make great efforts.
Mediahuis has been working for years to minimise its impact on the climate. Our sustainability goals have been officially validated by the SBTi, meaning we have approved near- and long-term science-based emission reduction targets. The SBTi also verified Mediahuis’s net-zero science-based target for 2050. This milestone confirms our commitment to reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and contributing to global efforts to tackle climate change.
All the targets set by Mediahuis are assessed using the SBTi’s quantitative and qualitative criteria, alongside the Criteria Assessment Indicators. The SBTi has now approved Mediahuis’ near- and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets.
Near-term targets (2030)
- Reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 49.8% by 2030, compared to the reference year of 2019.
- Reducing absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% in the same timeframe.
- 66% of suppliers, based on upstream transport and distribution emissions, will have science-based targets by 2028.
Long-term targets (2050)
- Reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050, compared to the reference year of 2019.
- Reducing scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, compared to the reference year of 2019.
Overall net-zero target (2050)
- Reducing net GHG emissions across the value chain to zero by 2050.
How do we achieve our goals?
The measures to ensure we meet our climate goals include efforts in the printing and distribution of newspapers, a critical look at the energy-efficiency of our premises and the conversion of the car fleet to electrically powered vehicles. Find out more in our Mediahuis Annual Report:
Mediahuis doesn't only report on society, it is also a part of it. With this role in mind, we aim to make a positive contribution and assume our responsibility. Defining science-based climate targets clarifies the efforts that we must make and enables us to communicate our progress transparently.