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The Associated Press, Inc.

The Associated Press, Inc. (AP) is a renowned global news organisation headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and around the world. Founded in 1846, AP has established itself as a leader in the news industry, providing timely and accurate reporting to millions of readers, broadcasters, and digital platforms. AP's core services include news reporting, photography, and multimedia content, distinguished by its commitment to impartiality and journalistic integrity. The organisation's unique cooperative model allows it to gather and distribute news from diverse sources, ensuring comprehensive coverage of events worldwide. With a strong market position, AP has received numerous accolades for its reporting, solidifying its reputation as a trusted source of information in an ever-evolving media landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does The Associated Press, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

The Associated Press, Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Associated Press, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

The Associated Press, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available figures on their emissions, it is unclear how they are addressing their carbon footprint or what commitments they have made towards climate action. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests a need for further transparency regarding their environmental impact and sustainability efforts. As the media industry increasingly prioritises climate commitments, it will be important for The Associated Press to establish clear goals and strategies to mitigate their carbon emissions in the future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Associated Press, Inc.'s primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for The Associated Press, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

The Associated Press, Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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