Springer Nature
Springer Nature, a leading global research, educational, and professional publisher, is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany. Established in 2015 through the merger of Springer Science+Business Media and Nature Publishing Group, the company has rapidly positioned itself at the forefront of the academic publishing industry. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Springer Nature offers a diverse portfolio of products and services, including peer-reviewed journals, books, and digital content. Its flagship journal, Nature, is renowned for its high-impact research across various scientific disciplines. The company is committed to advancing discovery and knowledge through innovative publishing solutions, making it a trusted partner for researchers and institutions worldwide. Notable achievements include a robust open access initiative and a significant contribution to the global research community, solidifying its market leadership.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Springer Nature's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Springer Nature's score of 55 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Springer Nature's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Springer Nature reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,084,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,385,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,279,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2019 as the baseline year. Springer Nature has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by 2032 and Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company's emissions data from previous years shows a trend of decreasing emissions, with 8,602,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 15,175,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating progress towards their reduction goals. Springer Nature's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the publishing industry.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,645,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 11,578,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 21,551,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Springer Nature 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.
