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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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91

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Springer Nature's score of 91 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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. This includes 2,009,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 187,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 95,957,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 130,771,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3,019,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 215,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at 127,537,000 kg CO2e. Springer Nature has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by 2032, using 2019 as a baseline. Furthermore, they target a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2040. For Scope 3 emissions, the company aims for a 32.5% reduction by 2032 and a 90% reduction by 2040. Notably, Springer Nature has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040 and has been carbon neutral for its office, fleet, and flight emissions since 2020. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the publishing industry.

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Scope 1
5,645,000
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Scope 2
3,093,000
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Scope 3
21,617,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Springer Nature's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Springer Nature is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Springer Nature is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

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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