Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer, a leading provider in the All Other Legal Services industry, is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1836, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in legal technology and information services.
Wolters Kluwer offers a diverse range of products and services, including legal research tools, compliance solutions, and practice management software, all designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy for legal professionals. Its commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its position as a trusted partner in the legal sector.
With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, Wolters Kluwer continues to set industry standards, empowering legal practitioners with the resources they need to succeed in an ever-changing landscape.
+49 vs industry average
Wolters Kluwer’s score of 100 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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Industry Intensity
All Other Legal Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The All Other Legal Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Wolters Kluwer's reported carbon emissions
Wolters Kluwer, headquartered in NL and operating within the All Other Legal Services industry, reported total emissions of approximately 249.58 billion kg CO2e for the reporting year 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 279.46 billion kg CO2e, and in 2023, they were around 287.54 billion kg CO2e.
Wolters Kluwer has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050, a target that has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). To support this long-term goal, Wolters Kluwer has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, using 2019 as a baseline year.
In the near term, Wolters Kluwer has committed to a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, also from a 2019 base year. Additionally, the company aims for a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030, focusing on categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, upstream transportation and distribution, business travel, and employee commuting. These near-term targets are consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5°C. The company's SBTi targets have been validated, with some sources indicating that Scope 1 and 2 reductions are on track for the near term.
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Wolters Kluwer’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
3% reduction in scope 3 upstream
reduction in absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 base year
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2025
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