Climate Change Data

Fox Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Communities
  • People
  • World (Environment)
  • Practices (Governance)

Environmental Achievements

  • 75% waste diversion rate at FOX Studio Lot in 2019
  • Replaced more than 13,000 square feet of lawn with artificial turf at FOX Studio Lot, saving more than 6,000 gallons of water per year
  • Computerized irrigation system saving an estimated 1.5 million gallons of water each year
  • More than 200,000 single-use water bottles reduced on remote broadcasts since 2018 World Series
  • Almost 5,000 single-use coffee pods recycled during the 2019 NASCAR season
  • FOX Sports offset all emissions related to operations and business travel during Super Bowl LIV by purchasing 1,154 MT of carbon offsets
  • Bevi filtration systems served nearly 50,000 gallons of water, eliminating more than 350,000 water bottles from landfills

Social Achievements

  • Launched a nationwide Holiday Campaign resulting in over 85,000 pounds of food collected for local food banks and more than 260,000 toys donated to foster children and military families.
  • 100% score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index
  • Donated over 9.5 tons of unserved food to local food banks and nonprofits
  • Provided 100% coverage of medical insurance premiums for all full-time employees and waived telemedicine copays in response to COVID-19
  • Prepared and delivered 80,000 meals for Los Angeles residents with disabilities in partnership with Mayor Garcetti's office
  • Donated $1 million to the City of Los Angeles Emergency COVID-19 Crisis Fund
  • Raised over $15 million through FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America benefit special for Feeding America and the First Responders Children’s Foundation
  • 40% of U.S. full-time workforce identified as female and 32% as persons of color in 2020
  • 45% of 2019 hires were female and 35% were persons of color

Governance Achievements

  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program
  • Implemented a comprehensive business continuity plan
  • Developed and implemented a supplier management policy
  • Conducted mandatory companywide cybersecurity compliance training
  • Established a Workplace Professionalism and Inclusion Council
  • Implemented Standards of Business Conduct and Preventing Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Policy
  • Implemented Global Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy
  • Implemented Political Activities Policy

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Pursue ISO 14001 certification
  • Disclose environmental data to the CDP by 2022

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and requiring swift response
  • Climate change related risks to business continuity and supply chain
  • Maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Ensuring ethical conduct and compliance across all operations
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented remote work policy, provided enhanced employee benefits, and launched COVID-19 relief initiatives
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive EHS program, invested in resource efficiency and clean energy, and developed a business continuity plan
  • Implemented various talent recruitment initiatives, diversity and inclusion programs, and employee resource groups
  • Established a robust ethics and compliance program, including risk assessments, training, and reporting mechanisms

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier management policy requiring compliance with environmental laws and regulations and continual improvement and pollution prevention

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events impacting business continuity

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: Pursuing ISO 14001 certification

Awards & Recognition

  • 100% score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index
  • Top Employer and Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Company by DiversityComm (2019)
  • Top Military Friendly® Employer (2019)
  • FOX Flight Team received Piloting Innovation Award from Women And Drones (2019)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Community Engagement
  • Employee Well-being
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Ethical Business Practices
  • Diversity and Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced power needs at the FOX Technology Center in Arizona by more than 25%
  • Planted 6,346 trees through an employee fitness challenge
  • Achieved a 38% waste diversion rate at the FOX Studio Lot and a 24% decrease in total waste from 2019
  • Saved over 1.5 million gallons of water per year at the FOX Studio Lot through water conservation initiatives

Social Achievements

  • Provided 250,000 meals to children in need through a partnership with No Kid Hungry
  • Donated over 3.2 tons of unserved food to local food banks
  • Raised $3 million for food banks through food drives and telethons
  • Donated over 700 coats to New York City residents
  • Matched over $1 million in employee donations to various non-profit organizations
  • Employees volunteered 2,880 hours
  • Supported 12 Los Angeles area schools with $250,000 for arts, music, and creative programs through FOX For Students
  • Supported the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank’s BackPack Program
  • Impacted 62,872 children through partnership with Good Sports

Governance Achievements

  • Received a 100% score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index
  • Implemented annual mandatory companywide cybersecurity compliance training
  • Established and maintains comprehensive policies and codes governing ethical conduct and responsible behavior (Standards of Business Conduct, Global Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, etc.)
  • Implemented a whistleblower reporting system (Alertline)

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Develop companywide carbon reduction goals

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting community engagement and volunteer opportunities
  • Supply chain disruptions (implied)
  • Climate change related business continuity risks
Mitigation Strategies
  • Adapted FOX Forward to provide virtual and in-person support to communities
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies (implied through sustainable procurement policies)
  • Developed a comprehensive business continuity plan
  • Implemented a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Management Policy requiring documented environmental policies and compliance with environmental laws

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events impacting business continuity

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001 (in progress)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:66,692 tCO2e/year (FY2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:8,599 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:48,868 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:13,954 tCO2e/year (partial)
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

  • Community
  • People
  • Sustainability
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Saved 1.5 million gallons of water annually at the FOX Studio Lot by replacing lawn with artificial turf and installing a computerized irrigation system.
  • Planted 20,000 trees through a virtual Race for Reforestation.
  • Achieved a 26% waste diversion rate at the FOX Studio Lot in CY2021.
  • Donated 3.9 tons of unserved prepared food and 16.5 tons of supplies to local organizations in CY2021.

Social Achievements

  • Contributed over $20 million to communities through the FOX Forward initiative since its inception.
  • Provided over 600,000 meals to those in need in collaboration with Feeding America and L.A. Regional Food Bank.
  • Supported over 1,000 non-profit organizations through FOX Forward initiatives and the FOX Giving employee matching program.
  • Raised over $13 million for Ukraine relief efforts.
  • Provided close to $1 million in resources and support to children through initiatives with Good Sports, New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
  • Offered various employee resource groups (ERGs) focusing on inclusion and diversity.
  • Recognized as a Top Employer by DiversityComm, Black EOE Journal, HISPANIC Network Magazine, Professional WOMAN’s Magazine, and U.S. Veterans Magazine.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program.
  • Established a dynamic risk assessment process for compliance.
  • Mandated company-wide cybersecurity compliance training.
  • Published a Political Activities Report.

Climate Goals & Targets

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

Environmental Challenges

  • Extreme weather events impacting business continuity.
  • Supply chain environmental risks.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a comprehensive business continuity plan.
  • Developed and implemented a supplier management policy requiring suppliers to have documented environmental policies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Management Policy requiring suppliers to have documented environmental policies.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:66,038 thousand metric tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 & 2, FY2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:16,674 thousand metric tonnes CO2e (FY2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:49,365 thousand metric tonnes CO2e (FY2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:229.81 thousand MWh (FY2022)
Water Consumption:44.675 thousand cubic meters (FOX Studio Lot)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Community Engagement
  • Employee Well-being
  • Sustainability
  • Data Security
  • Journalism Integrity

Environmental Achievements

  • 1,717 MWh solar energy generated in FY2022, avoiding approximately 400 metric tons of CO2e
  • 10,000 trees planted through employee engagement
  • 4.4 tons of food donated in CY2022
  • 14.97 tons of clothing donated in CY2022
  • Implementation of ISO 14001-aligned Environmental Management System

Social Achievements

  • Over $1.5 million in support of veterans, active-duty military, and first responders
  • Over $1 million in resources for students
  • 1.5 billion PSA impressions across platforms promoting mental health, foster care adoption, and veteran crisis prevention
  • Numerous employee resource groups (ERGs) supporting diversity and inclusion
  • Various employee development programs

Governance Achievements

  • Annual mandatory company-wide cybersecurity compliance training
  • Standards of Business Conduct and Global Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy implemented and training provided
  • Active Board of Directors involvement in ESG matters

Climate Goals & Targets

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

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing environmental impact of facilities and productions
  • Managing Scope 3 emissions
  • Ensuring data security
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing energy-efficient solutions and clean energy sources
  • Developing sustainability guidelines for productions
  • Investing in cybersecurity measures and training
  • Engaging a consultant to expand Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions inventory

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Management Policy requiring documented environmental policies and compliance with environmental laws

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Cynopsis Best of the Best Sports-Related Documentary Series/Special award (FOX Sports Voices)

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:79,087 tCO2e/year (FY2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:14,266 tCO2e/year (FY2023)
Scope 2 Emissions:52,944 tCO2e/year (FY2023)
Scope 3 Emissions:11,877 tCO2e/year (FY2023)
Renewable Energy Share:0.72% of total energy use (FY2023)
Total Energy Consumption:217.35 thousand MWh/year (FY2023)
Water Consumption:145.81 thousand m3/year (FY2023)
Waste Generated:2,131.75 tons/year (FY2023)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Community Engagement
  • Employee Well-being
  • Sustainability
  • Data Security
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Recycled 645.03 tons of various materials in CY2023
  • Composted over 210.4 tons of organic material in CY2023
  • Avoided the use of 186,383 plastic water bottles in CY2023 through Bevi filtration water stations
  • Avoided approximately 175 metric tons of CO2e emissions in FY2023 through onsite solar panels

Social Achievements

  • Donated $5.6+ million in community support
  • Delivered over $1.2 million in resources and support to students
  • Supported veterans, active-duty military, and first responders with $1.7+ million
  • Served 270,000+ meals to communities experiencing food insecurity
  • Achieved over 1.4 billion PSA impressions on topics including mental health, safe gun storage, and veterans crisis prevention
  • Named a 4-star employer by VETS Indexes in 2023
  • Recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer and Brand
  • Ranked among top Hispanic, Black, women, and LGBTQ+ friendly employers

Governance Achievements

  • All FOX employees are required to read Standards of Business Conduct and complete annual training
  • Established robust policies and programs addressing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, including a third-party managed Alertline for anonymous reporting
  • Implemented a Global Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy
  • Maintained a dedicated Privacy and Data Security Legal Department with Co-Chief Privacy Officers

Climate Goals & Targets

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

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing environmental impact from facilities, productions, and broadcasts
  • Managing risks associated with data privacy and security
  • Ensuring compliance with evolving ESG regulations and reporting standards
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing energy-efficient solutions and clean energy sources
  • Utilizing commercially reasonable administrative, technical, personnel, and physical measures to safeguard information
  • Aligning with reporting best practices and independently ensuring appropriate environmental data
  • Engaging with suppliers, industry peers, and viewers to drive sustainability

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Management Policy; policies and guidelines for sourcing goods and materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Energy efficiency improvements, clean energy procurement

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Cventure (limited assurance for Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Interns 2 Pros Internship Program of the Year (2023)
  • Yello and WayUp’s Top 100 Internship Programs of 2023
  • Vault’s 2023 100 Best Internships List