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Emerald Publishing Limited

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Emerald Publishing Limited, a prominent name in academic publishing, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1967, the company has evolved to become a leading provider of scholarly content, focusing on the fields of business, management, and social sciences. With a commitment to advancing knowledge, Emerald offers a diverse range of journals, books, and case studies that are distinguished by their rigorous peer-review process and practical relevance. Emerald's unique approach to publishing emphasises the importance of research impact, making it a trusted partner for researchers and institutions worldwide. The company has achieved notable recognition for its contributions to open access and sustainable publishing practices, positioning itself as a key player in the global academic landscape. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Emerald continues to support the dissemination of high-quality research that drives innovation and societal change.

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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Emerald Publishing Limited's score of 22 is lower than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26%

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Emerald Publishing Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 71,583,392,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 48,337,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and a significant 71,496,606,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as employee commute (57,861,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (61,078,151,000 kg CO2e). Emerald Publishing has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025. Similarly, the company has pledged to achieve near-zero Scope 2 emissions by the same year. These targets reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for carbon reduction. Emerald Publishing's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. The company is committed to enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in the coming years.

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2022
Scope 1
48,337,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
71,496,606,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Emerald Publishing Limited's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Emerald Publishing Limited is in GB, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Emerald Publishing Limited 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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