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John Wiley And Son

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., commonly known as Wiley, is a prominent global leader in publishing and education, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1807, Wiley has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a key player in the academic and professional sectors, with major operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Wiley's core offerings include scholarly journals, educational resources, and professional development materials, distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. The company is renowned for its extensive portfolio of peer-reviewed content and digital learning solutions, catering to a diverse audience of researchers, educators, and professionals. With a rich history spanning over two centuries, Wiley has achieved notable milestones, including the launch of Wiley Online Library, which has become a vital resource for academic research. Its strong market position is underscored by a reputation for excellence and a dedication to advancing knowledge across various disciplines.

DitchCarbon Score

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production 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.

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Industry Benchmark

John Wiley And Son's score of 37 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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John Wiley And Son's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, John Wiley & Sons reported total carbon emissions of approximately 250,698,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,789,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 2,047,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions, about 246,861,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses a range of activities including purchased goods and services (178,113,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (3,311,000 kg CO2e). Wiley has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040, using FY2020 as the baseline year. In the near term, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and business travel by the same percentage within the same timeframe. For the long term, Wiley targets a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2040. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Wiley's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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1,854,000
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4,609,000
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Scope 3
302,279,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. John Wiley And Son's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. John Wiley And Son is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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John Wiley And Son is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

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CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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