Climate Change Data

Scripps

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Journalistic Integrity
  • Community Impact
  • Employee Experience
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Compliance, Professional Integrity & Ethics
  • Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Engaged a third-party consultant to calculate Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions.
  • Replaced approximately 90% of transmitters since 2017 with more efficient models.
  • Installing LED lighting in offices and new construction projects.
  • Some stations purchased or plan to purchase electric or hybrid news-gathering vehicles.

Social Achievements

  • Scripps Howard Fund and Scripps Howard Foundation made grants totaling $7.65 million in 2022, including $3.67 million for journalism education and $3.98 million for community programs.
  • Raised nearly half a million dollars for Hurricane Ian relief.
  • Launched training on understanding implicit biases and reporting inclusively, with nearly 1,000 employees participating.
  • Conducted research in 100 homes across seven cities to understand audience needs, resulting in changes to news coverage.
  • Bounce network brand refresh to better position within the African American community.
  • Scripps Journalism Journey Initiative, partnering with Google to transition print journalists to broadcast news.

Governance Achievements

  • Updated Code of Conduct re-released to employees in January 2023.
  • Expanded committee charter language to include comprehensive ESG-related responsibilities.
  • ESG content discussed at each quarterly board meeting.
  • Established several ways for employees to raise workplace concerns (manager, chief ethics officer, EthicsPoint).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Calculating Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions to establish a baseline for reduction.
  • Economic pressure on the news business impacting challenges to open-records law violations and government cover-up efforts.
  • Maintaining trust in American journalism.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Engaged a third-party consultant to calculate Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
  • Financially supports a legal fellow with The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
  • Conducted research to understand audience needs and adapt news coverage.
  • Investing in journalism education and training programs.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Weather-related events and emergencies
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Energy efficiency improvements

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • More efficient transmitters, LED lighting

Awards & Recognition

  • Peabody, duPont, George Polk Award, Sigma Delta Chi/Society of Professional Journalists award (local journalism)
  • Investigative Reporters and Editors award (national news team)