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ResearchGate GmbH, commonly known as ResearchGate, stands as a leading professional network for scientists and researchers worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company operates globally, fostering scientific collaboration across various disciplines.
Founded in 2008, ResearchGate has grown into a cornerstone of the research and development services industry (SIC 73). Its core offering is a free-to-use platform enabling academics to share publications, connect with peers, and discover research.
What makes ResearchGate unique is its dedication to facilitating open science and knowledge exchange, providing a vital infrastructure for scientific progress. It has become a significant player in the digital landscape for academic and scientific communities, empowering researchers to advance their work collectively.
-9 vs industry average
ResearchGate’s score of 24 is lower than 43% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Research Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Research Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
No reported emissions data is available for ResearchGate yet.
ResearchGate, headquartered in Germany (DE), has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data is currently unavailable, the organisation has outlined clear reduction targets for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. ResearchGate aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025, demonstrating a strong commitment to achieving net-zero emissions in the near term. Similarly, the company has pledged to reduce its Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the same year.
In addition to these near-term goals, ResearchGate previously aimed for a 60% absolute reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by the fiscal year 2022, using a fiscal year 2007 baseline. This commitment reflects the organisation's proactive approach to sustainability and its dedication to addressing climate change.
As of now, there are no cascaded emissions data from parent or related organisations, indicating that ResearchGate is independently managing its climate initiatives. The company's focus on reducing emissions aligns with industry standards and highlights its role in promoting environmental responsibility within the academic and research community.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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