HEARST 360

Hearst360 is a new report showcasing how Hearst's community investments drive both impact and success. We call it Hearst360 because it reflects all aspects of our unique approach to conducting business: connecting customers and communities to cutting-edge data and ideas, providing tools for responsible investing and reporting news that audiences can trust. We create cultural events that make complex issues understandable and offer sustainable solutions for our partners’ long-term success. It's a dedication to quality content and information coupled with innovation that defines Hearst as it has done for nearly 140 years.RI

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“We enrich the lives of those we serve with our journalism, high-value information and software and entertainment programming.”

Steven R. Swartz 
President & Chief Executive Officer, Hearst

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OUR ORGANIZATION

Hearst is one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies. Hearst has been innovating for more than a century, leading with purpose, integrity and a culture of care, with a mission to inform audiences and improve lives.

Hearst at a Glance

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Las Vegas, NV

Meducation is an FDB solution that provides simplified, patient-specific medication instructions in the patient’s preferred language, written at a fifth- to eighth-grade reading level, with large font sizes, pictograms and explanatory videos.

Houston, TX

Hearst newspapers have been nominated for multiple Pulitzer Prizes in recognition of their hard-hitting, community-focused journalism. The Houston Chronicle won for Editorial Writing and Commentary in 2022 and 2015, respectively.

San Simeon, CA

Community: In 1958, Hearst deeded Hearst Castle to the State of California, and the Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument opened to the public. It is now the highest grossing park managed by the State of California.

New York, NY

RISE 2022: Hearst Magazines’ Diversity in Commerce Task Force is led by a cross-section of editorial and business-development team members with the goal of onboarding more businesses owned by people of color into the brands’ affiliate program and expanding partnerships.

Stamford, CT

2024: A+E Networks launched 4UV (For Unheard Voices), a new purpose-driven platform to share stories rooted in diversity, equity and inclusion whose content will appear across linear, digital, social and podcasts.

New York, NY

Hearst launched Neurodiversity@Hearst, a 15-week apprenticeship pilot for neurodivergent talent, including individuals with autism and ADHD.

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With 22,000 employees across the globe, Hearst has hundreds of businesses — creating compelling content and innovative solutions in finance, health, transportation and media — that affect millions of lives.
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Take a peek into the prolific work happening across Hearst — and for an in-depth look of how investing in communities strengthens the company, visit our the Hearst360 case studies.

Magazines

Hearst Magazines’ Diversity in Commerce Task Force is led by a cross-section of editorial and business-development team members with the goal of onboarding more businesses owned by people of color into the brands’ affiliate program and expanding partnerships.

Corporate

Hearst launched Neurodiversity@Hearst, a 15-week apprenticeship pilot for neurodivergent talent, including individuals with autism and ADHD.

Newspapers

Hearst Newspapers have been nominated for multiple Pulitzer Prizes in recognition of their hard-hitting, community-focused journalism. The Houston Chronicle won for Editorial Writing and Commentary in 2022 and 2015, respectively.

A+E Networks launched 4UV (For Unheard Voices), a new purpose-driven platform to share stories rooted in diversity, equity and inclusion whose content will appear across linear, digital, social and podcasts.

Television

In 1958, Hearst deeded Hearst Castle to the State of California, and the Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument opened to the public. It is now the highest grossing park managed by the State of California.

Real Estate

Health

Meducation is an FDB solution that provides simplified, patient-specific medication instructions in the patient’s preferred language, written at a fifth- to eighth-grade reading level, with large font sizes, pictograms and explanatory videos.

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Fitch Group

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Western Properties

Hearst360 Case Studies

Entertainment & Syndication
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A+E supports creators in front of and behind the camera showcasing a diverse tapestry of storytelling through such recent projects as A+E’s partnership with Robin Roberts’ Rock ’n Robin Productions; and A+E Studio’s acclaimed series Lincoln Lawyer.
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Fitch Group
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Fitch Group’s aim to uncover risk and enhance transparency in capital markets helps advance funding for crucial infrastructure development like building bridges, adding hospital wings and expanding college campuses.
Hearst Health
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Meducation is a First Databank solution that provides simplified, patient-specific medication instructions in the patient’s preferred language with large font sizes, pictograms and explanatory videos.
Hearst Magazines
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Town & Country’s annual Philanthropy Summit gathers over 250 philanthropic leaders, cultural icons, and celebrities to showcase impactful initiatives from organizations like UNICEF and Carnegie Hall, strengthening our legacy and social impact by fostering brand trust and deeper community engagement.
Hearst Newspapers
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The Houston Chronicle’s editorial board and the San Francisco Chronicle newsroom were named 2023 Pulitzer Prize finalists for their groundbreaking work in 2022.
Hearst Television
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Get the Facts reporting helps local news consumers navigate complex issues, providing clear and accurate insights on topics ranging from new laws to inflation.
Hearst Transportation
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Black Book provides Battery Adjusted Values, offering a comprehensive valuation of electric vehicles (EVs) and their batteries, enabling efficient recycling and reuse across various applications.
Hearst Ventures
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Hearst Ventures was founded in 1995 and has invested over $1 billion to date into emerging technologies such as e-readers, circular economies and healthcare companies.
Western Properties
Jack Ranch’s 280-megawatt solar fields in Cholame, California, generates enough clean, renewable energy to serve 100,000 homes and displaces over 109,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually. It's also sold to Apple to power their Cupertino headquarters.
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Hearst Corporate
Neurodiversity@Hearst is a 15-week internship program investing in highly skilled potential and existing neurodiverse talent. The program aims to strengthen the problem-solving, productivity and inclusive culture at Hearst.
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Second Party  Opinions (SPO)

SPOs are independent assessments that evaluate debt instruments —like green bonds— alignment with market principles and guidelines. SPOs are an important part of Sustainable Fitch's offerings and focus on the Use of Proceeds of a particular issuance, in contrast to a company's overall performance (see ESG Entity ratings). Sustainable Fitch’s SPO allows investors to make informed decisions on an instrument’s ESG profile at the time of issuance.

SPO Spotlight: Republic of Panama

In 2024, Fitch rated Panama’s sustainability finance framework as “excellent” — the highest rating on a scale of excellent, good, aligned and non-aligned. This reinforced confidence among international stakeholders during the issuance process. Panama, the wealthiest Latin American country by GDP per capita (with a population of 4 million), developed this framework in collaboration with entities such as the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The framework supports sustainable debt bonds and loans, addressing Panama’s socio-environmental needs over the short, medium and long-term. It is integrated into national strategies, including the State Vision Panama 2030, the Panama 2027 Strategy, the National Climate Change Strategy 2040 and the National Water Security Plan, which also addresses issues related to the Panama Canal.

In 2024, Fitch rated Panama’s sustainability finance framework as "excellent"—the highest rating on a scale of excellent, good, aligned, and non-aligned. This rating was integral to the success of the project, reinforcing confidence among international stakeholders. Panama, the wealthiest Latin American country by GDP per capita with a population of four million, developed this framework in collaboration with entities such as the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The framework supports sustainable debt bonds and loans, addressing Panama’s socio-environmental needs over the short, medium, and long term. It is integrated into national strategies, including the State Vision Panama 2030, the Panama 2027 Strategy, the National Climate Change Strategy 2040, and the National Water Security Plan, which also addresses issues related to the Panama Canal.

ESG Use of Proceeds / Projects in Panama Included:

Sustainability: The conservation of the country’s ecosystems and biodiversity – reforestation, climate change capacity building for vulnerable communities, monitoring coral reef communities, control and inspection of illegal fishing and extraction of phantom nets
Social: Financing projects related to the quantity and quality of teachers, the education system, healthcare workers and the health system with with increased hiring, construction  and expansion of sites

Sustainability: The conservation of the country’s ecosystems and biodiversity – reforestation, climate change capacity building for vulnerable communities, monitoring coral reef communities, control and inspection of illegal fishing and extraction of phantom nets.

Social: Financing projects related to the quantity and quality of teachers, the education system, healthcare workers and the health system, with increased hiring, construction and expansion of sites.

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ESG Ratings Spotlight

Second Party Opinions (SPO)

Second Party Opinions (SPO)

Transition Assessments

Transition Assessments

ESG Ratings Spotlight

Second Party  Opinions (SPO)

Transition  Assessments