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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.
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Springer Nature's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Springer Nature reported total carbon emissions of approximately 98,153,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 2,009,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 187,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 3,957,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to about 95,957,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services (about 53,330,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 12,586,000 kg CO2e). In terms of climate commitments, Springer Nature has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, it has committed to reaching net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. This includes a long-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. These targets are part of a broader commitment to sustainability, as Springer Nature is a signatory of The Climate Pledge, which calls for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from its parent company, Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability goals.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,645,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,093,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 21,617,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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