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Lexisnexis Sustainability Profile

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LexisNexis, a prominent player in the legal and business information industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1970, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a trusted resource for legal professionals, businesses, and government entities. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, LexisNexis offers a comprehensive suite of products and services, including legal research tools, risk management solutions, and compliance resources. What sets LexisNexis apart is its commitment to innovation, leveraging advanced technology and analytics to deliver actionable insights. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the integration of artificial intelligence into its research platforms, enhancing user experience and efficiency. As a leader in the market, LexisNexis continues to shape the future of legal and business information, providing unparalleled support to its clients worldwide.

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88

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Lexisnexis's score of 88 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lexisnexis's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, LexisNexis reported total carbon emissions of approximately 307.2 million kg CO2e, comprising 2,703,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,971,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 297,494,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 306.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,317,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 8,598,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 293,904,000 kg CO2e. LexisNexis has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 56% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. They have achieved a 61% reduction towards a 40% target for these scopes by 2023. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. LexisNexis has also pledged to ensure that 60% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2027. The organisation is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040 at the latest, aligning with industry standards for climate action. These targets are part of their broader sustainability strategy, which is consistent with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines.

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How Carbon Intensive is Lexisnexis's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lexisnexis's primary industry is Computer Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Lexisnexis's Location?

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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 Lexisnexis is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Lexisnexis's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Lexisnexis's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and increased by approximately 190% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 91% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
91%
Business Travel
7%
Employee Commuting
2%

Lexisnexis's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Lexisnexis has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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