Elsevier, a leading global provider of research and development services, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1880, the company has established itself as a cornerstone in the academic and scientific community, offering a wide range of products and services that include scholarly journals, books, and digital solutions.
With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Elsevier is renowned for its innovative platforms such as ScienceDirect and Scopus, which facilitate access to a wealth of scientific information. The company’s commitment to advancing research through technology and data analytics sets it apart in the competitive landscape of academic publishing.
Recognised for its contributions to the field, Elsevier continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of research, making significant strides in areas such as open access and data sharing.
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Industry Intensity
Research Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Research Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Elsevier's reported carbon emissions
Elsevier, headquartered in NL and operating in the research and development services sector (73), has disclosed its carbon emissions for 2023 and 2022.
For 2023, Elsevier reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1,075,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 1,283,000 kg CO2e. The location-based Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2,909,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data was not disclosed for this year, with specific categories like purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute noted as missing.
In 2022, Elsevier's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,302,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 1,409,000 kg CO2e, and the location-based Scope 2 emissions were approximately 3,307,000 kg CO2e. Similar to 2023, Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed, with the same categories identified as missing data points.
Elsevier's emissions data is cascaded. As a current subsidiary, its 2023 and 2022 emissions data are derived from its parent organisation, Elsevier B.V. Furthermore, climate initiatives, such as Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets and RE100 commitments, are cascaded from the ultimate parent company, RELX PLC, at cascade level 1. The provided information does not detail any specific reduction targets or achievements for Elsevier itself, beyond the cascaded commitments from RELX PLC.
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Elsevier’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from RELX PLC
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
Inherited from RELX PLC
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from RELX PLC
RE 100
Inherited from RELX PLC
Climate Action 100
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