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Gannett Co. Inc..

GCI.US | Publishing of newspapers, journals and periodicals

Gannett Co., Inc. is a media company that publishes newspapers and operates digital marketing services businesses. It operates through the following segments: Digital Marketing Solutions and Gannett Media. The Digital Marketing Solutions segment provides digital marketing services, including search ...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Gannett's ethics present a mixed picture. A 2017 phishing attack allegedly compromised around 18,000 employee accounts, potentially exposing sensitive data. Yet, its LocaliQ segment achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance for data security. Environmentally, the 2024 ESG report notes a 24% decrease in paper consumption since 2022 and CDP climate questionnaire completion, though specific emissions data is limited. Gannett's USA TODAY Network upholds principles of truth-seeking and integrity, with AI content guidelines emphasizing transparency. The Gannett Foundation distributed $5.4 million in grants in 2021. While direct data on fair pay is scarce, the company has faced scrutiny regarding layoffs and wage stagnation.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect10
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-40
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-20
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech-40
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

Gannett's core business of media and digital marketing has no direct positive or negative health impact, nor does it involve health-related products or services. Through the Gannett Foundation and USA TODAY Network's "A Community Thrives" program, the company distributed $2.3 million in grants in both 2021

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and 2022
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. The program also facilitated $3.1 million in crowdfunding in 2021
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and $3.7 million in 2022
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. Since 2017, the "A Community Thrives" program has distributed $17.6 million.
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The Gannett Foundation has granted a total of $220 million since 1991.
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Some of these grants support non-profit organizations that address health-related issues for vulnerable populations, including maternal and infant health, domestic violence/sexual assault crisis support, mental health services, dementia support, and food access. However, the articles do not provide specific quantitative data on the percentage of revenue allocated to these health-related initiatives, the percentage of vulnerable populations reached, or the scale and impact of these programs, which are required by the rubric for scoring.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess Gannett Co. Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

10

In 2022, Gannett's CEO to median compensated employee pay ratio was 1:66.

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The CEO's total compensation for that year was $3,379,449, and the median employee's total compensation was $51,035.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess Gannett Co. Inc. on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

-40

Gannett Co., Inc. provides a confidential and anonymous financial concern hotline and a secure web form for complaints related to accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters

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. This facility is a requirement by the SEC
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.

Kind to Animals

0

Gannett Co. Inc. (GCI.US) is a media company.

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The company does not engage in animal testing, nor does it use fur or specialty leather in its products or activities.
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Given its service-oriented business model, most animal welfare KPIs related to product certification, testing, sourcing, or agriculture are not applicable to the company's operations. There is no evidence of animal husbandry, captive operations, animal-derived inputs, or direct impact on wildlife habitats or conservation initiatives.

No War, No Weapons

0

No data relevant to the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value was found in the provided articles for Gannett Co. Inc. The articles primarily discuss ESG initiatives, climate change disclosures, paper consumption, community giving, and a community-building program, none of which directly address the company's association with arms manufacturing, military contracts, or conflict facilitation.

Planet-Friendly Business

-20

Gannett reported no regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues in its 2024 ESG Report Summary.

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The company also successfully completed its inaugural climate disclosure project (CDP) questionnaires for climate change and forests.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess Gannett Co. Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

-40

Gannett experienced a phishing attack discovered on March 30, 2024

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, which potentially affected 18,000 current and former employee accounts
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. This breach compromised sensitive data including dates of birth, bank account information, Social Security numbers, salary, benefits, work history, and insurance information
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. Gannett notified law enforcement regarding the incident
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.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

The provided articles, including Gannett's inaugural Environmental, Social & Governance Report (2022)

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and the 2023 ESG and Inclusion Report,
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do not contain specific quantitative data or details regarding waste diversion rates,
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product recyclability,
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packaging sustainability,
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recycled content percentage,
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single-use plastic reduction,
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take-back program coverage,
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circular design principles,
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waste reduction initiatives,
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hazardous waste management,
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product durability,
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repairability score,
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waste audit frequency,
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zero waste certification,
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waste disposal violations,
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material efficiency,
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packaging-to-product ratio,
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waste reduction targets,
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supplier waste requirements,
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or customer waste education programs.
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