Elsevier
Elsevier, a global leader in information analytics, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1880, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a pivotal player in the academic publishing and research sectors. Specialising in scientific, technical, and medical content, Elsevier offers a diverse range of products and services, including journals, books, and digital solutions that enhance research productivity. Its unique combination of cutting-edge technology and extensive databases positions it as a trusted resource for researchers and institutions worldwide. With a strong market presence, Elsevier is renowned for its commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation, making significant contributions to the global research community.
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How does Elsevier'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
Elsevier's score of 49 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Elsevier's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Elsevier, headquartered in the Netherlands (NL), reported carbon emissions primarily from electricity consumption, with a significant contribution of approximately 96,700 kg CO2e from the Guohua Taicang Power Station. This data is part of a cascading emissions reporting structure, inherited from its parent company, RELX PLC, at a cascade level of 2. The previous years' emissions data also reflect similar patterns, with 41,000 kg CO2e from the Guoneng Tongling Power Station in 2019, 116,000 kg CO2e from the Zhejiang Jiaxing Power Station in 2018, and 64,000 kg CO2e from the Jiangsu Nantong Power Station in 2017. However, specific scopes of emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3) have not been disclosed for these figures. Currently, Elsevier has not set any specific reduction targets or climate pledges, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction initiatives or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The lack of formal climate commitments suggests that the organisation is still in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Overall, while Elsevier's emissions data provides insight into its carbon footprint, the absence of reduction targets highlights an opportunity for the organisation to enhance its climate commitments and align with industry standards for sustainability.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Elsevier 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.
