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Science-based targets

Mediahuis has committed itself to setting scientifically substantiated climate goals, known as science-based targets. Herewith we are joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which unites organisations worldwide 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 the Paris Agreement is well known: drastically limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, ideally 1.5 degrees Celsius. 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. Mediahuis’ sustainability goals have been officially validated by the SBTi. Mediahuis thus has approved near- and long-term science-based emission reduction targets. The SBTi also verified Mediahuis’ net-zero science-based target by 2050. This milestone confirms the ambition and dedication to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) 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. An overview of Mediahuis’ validated targets:
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Near-term targets (2030):

  • Mediahuis commits to reducing the absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 49.8% by 2030, compared to the reference year of 2019.
  • Mediahuis commits to reducing absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% in the same timeframe.
  • Mediahuis commits that 66% of its suppliers, based on upstream transport and distribution emissions, will have science-based targets by 2028.

Long-term targets (2050):

  • Mediahuis commits to reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050, compared to the reference year of 2019.
  • Mediahuis commits to reducing scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, compared to the reference year of 2019.

Overall net-zero target (2050):

  • Mediahuis commits to reducing net GHG emissions across its value chain to zero by 2050.

How we achieve our climate goals?

The measures to ensure that we meet our climate goals include efforts in the printing and distribution of newspapers, a critical look at the energy-efficiency of our own housing and the conversion of the car fleet to electrically powered vehicles. Find out more in our Mediahuis IMPACT Annual Report 2023.

To the Mediahuis IMPACT Annual Report

Mediahuis not only reports on society but is also a part of it as a company. In this role, Mediahuis aims to make a positive contribution and assume its responsibility. Defining science-based climate targets clarifies the efforts that we must make and enables us to communicate our progress transparently.

— Gert Ysebaert, CEO Mediahuis group