Guardian News & Media Limited (The Guardian)

The Guardian is a global news organization headquartered in London, UK, with its editorial offices located at Kings Place, 90 York Way, N1 9GU. Its core mission, established since 1821, is to deliver fearless, investigative journalism, give a voice to the powerless, and hold power to account, guided by principles of clarity and imagination to build hope. The organization operates under a unique independent ownership structure designed to ensure freedom from political and commercial influence, with all surplus financial returns reinvested into its journalism.

Key products and services include the daily Guardian newspaper in the UK, the Guardian Weekly magazine, and the comprehensive digital platform theguardian.com, which features dedicated editions for the UK, US, Australia, Europe, and an International version. The Guardian is renowned for its agenda-setting journalism and investigative reporting, covering significant global events and issues such as the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the Panama Papers, and the NSA revelations. Beyond news, it produces podcasts, video documentaries, and infographics, and offers various reader services and online partnerships, including a shopping section and job listings.

As of 2024, Katharine Viner serves as the editor-in-chief, a position she has held since June 2015, while Anna Bateson is the chief executive of Guardian Media Group since September 2022. The Guardian maintains a strong market position as a trusted source of independent, liberal journalism, with over half of its revenue now derived directly from reader contributions. It was certified as a B Corporation in 2019, renewing its certification in 2023, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. Recent coverage includes reports on global political developments and human rights issues, such as Iran's acceleration of executions of political prisoners.