West Publishing Corporation Sustainability Profile

In 2023, West Publishing Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 221,860 kg CO2e. This figure includes 39,040 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily related to electricity usage, and 182,820 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. Notably, there were no reported Scope 1 emissions. Comparatively, in 2019, the corporation's total emissions were about 266,300 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in overall emissions over the four-year period. The Scope 2 emissions decreased from 5,100 kg CO2e in 2019 to 39,040 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 3 emissions also saw a reduction from 261,200 kg CO2e to 182,820 kg CO2e. West Publishing Corporation's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Thomson Reuters Corporation, reflecting a corporate family relationship. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by West Publishing Corporation, nor are there any initiatives reported under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate frameworks. The corporation's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting, but further details on specific reduction initiatives or targets are not available at this time.