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.
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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 (market-based). The majority of their emissions, about 246,861,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from their value chain, including significant contributions from 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 all scopes by FY2040, using FY2020 as the baseline year. They have established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030, alongside a similar 50% reduction target for Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services and business travel. Furthermore, they aim for a long-term reduction of 90% in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2040. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Wiley's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint in the publishing and media sector.
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Get Started2020 | 2021 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,854,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 4,609,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 302,279,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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