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Sanoma Sustainability Profile

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Sanoma Corporation, commonly referred to as Sanoma, is a leading media and learning company headquartered in Finland (FI). Established in 1880, Sanoma has evolved significantly, becoming a prominent player in the European media landscape, with major operations across Finland, the Netherlands, and Belgium. The company operates primarily in the media and education sectors, offering a diverse range of products and services, including digital content, magazines, and educational materials. Sanoma is renowned for its innovative approach to learning solutions, which are tailored to meet the needs of both educators and students. With a strong market position, Sanoma has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its digital offerings and enhancing its educational platforms. This commitment to quality and innovation has solidified Sanoma's reputation as a trusted partner in the media and education industries.

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90

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education 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.

23

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Sanoma's score of 90 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sanoma's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Sanoma Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 101,810,000 kg CO2e. This includes 3,917,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,121,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 96,773,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which account for about 57,953,000 kg CO2e. Sanoma has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 38% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution, within the same timeframe. In 2023, Sanoma's total emissions were approximately 102,744,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in emissions compared to 2022, which recorded about 136,801,000 kg CO2e. This reduction reflects the company's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices across its operations. Sanoma's targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are aligned with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is committed to transparency in its emissions reporting and reduction strategies, ensuring that its climate actions are both measurable and impactful.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
70,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
10,116,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
89,102,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Sanoma's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Sanoma'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 Sanoma is in FI, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sanoma's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sanoma's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 6% last year and increased by approximately 9% since 2020, 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 60% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
60%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
17%
Use of Sold Products
7%
Capital Goods
5%
Employee Commuting
4%
Investments
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Business Travel
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Sanoma'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.

Sanoma 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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