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Springer Nature Limited

Springer Nature Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading global research, educational, and professional publisher. Founded in 2015 through the merger of Springer Science+Business Media and Nature Publishing Group, the company has established itself as a key player in the academic publishing industry, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in scientific, technical, and medical content, Springer Nature offers a diverse range of products and services, including journals, books, and digital platforms. Its commitment to open access and innovative publishing solutions sets it apart in a competitive market. Notably, the company has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the first to embrace open research practices, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for researchers and institutions worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Springer Nature Limited'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production 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 Limited's score of 23 is lower than 78% 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 Limited's reported carbon emissions

Springer Nature Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. The absence of emissions figures suggests that the company may still be in the process of establishing comprehensive climate commitments or reporting frameworks. In the context of the publishing industry, many organisations are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon neutrality. While specific initiatives or targets for Springer Nature Limited are not detailed, the company is likely to be exploring strategies to align with industry standards and best practices in reducing carbon footprints. As the climate crisis intensifies, it is essential for companies like Springer Nature to develop and communicate clear climate commitments, including potential targets for reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This would not only enhance their sustainability profile but also contribute positively to global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Springer Nature Limited's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Springer Nature Limited is not participating in any 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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