Forbes Media LLC, commonly known as Forbes, is a leading global media company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1917, Forbes has established itself as a prominent player in the business and financial news industry, renowned for its in-depth analysis and insights. With a strong presence in major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, Forbes delivers a diverse range of content across various platforms. The company is best known for its flagship publication, Forbes magazine, which features articles on finance, investing, entrepreneurship, and technology. Its unique approach to storytelling and data-driven journalism sets it apart in a competitive landscape. Forbes has achieved notable milestones, including the launch of the Forbes Billionaires List, which has become a benchmark for wealth assessment globally. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Forbes continues to maintain a leading market position, influencing business leaders and decision-makers worldwide.
How does Forbes.com 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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Forbes.com Inc.'s score of 29 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Forbes.com Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 430,362,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 69,363,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 499,725,000 kg CO2e. This marks a decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 459,896,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 74,877,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of around 534,773,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded emissions of about 487,770,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 69,721,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 557,491,000 kg CO2e. Forbes.com Inc. has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by more than 40% by 2025 from a 2007 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to achieve a 50% reduction in these emissions by 2035, using a 2020 baseline. These commitments reflect a strong focus on sustainability and climate responsibility within the organisation. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that Forbes.com Inc. is independently reporting its emissions and climate commitments.
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Forbes.com 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.