Thomson Reuters Sustainability Profile
Thomson Reuters Corporation, a leading global provider of intelligent information, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2008 through the merger of Thomson Corporation and Reuters Group, the company has established itself as a key player in the legal, financial, and media industries. Thomson Reuters offers a diverse range of products and services, including legal research tools, financial market data, and news services, all designed to empower professionals with actionable insights. Its flagship offerings, such as Westlaw and Eikon, are renowned for their depth and reliability, setting the company apart in a competitive landscape. With a strong market position, Thomson Reuters has received numerous accolades for innovation and excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for professionals worldwide.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Thomson Reuters's score of 40 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Thomson Reuters's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Thomson Reuters reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6.7 million kg CO2e, comprising 3,841,910 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 2,866,920 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, there is no data available for Scope 1 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from previous years, with total emissions in 2017 reaching approximately 308.4 million kg CO2e. Thomson Reuters has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company has established near-term targets, including a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, and a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2025 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they aim for 65% of their suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2025. These targets are part of a broader strategy aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores their commitment to sustainable practices and reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from their parent organization, Thomson Reuters Corporation.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,773,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 474,752,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 48,082,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Thomson Reuters'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.
Thomson Reuters 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.
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