Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information services, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1836, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a key player in the legal, tax, finance, and healthcare sectors. Wolters Kluwer offers a diverse range of products and services, including cutting-edge software solutions, regulatory compliance tools, and expert content that empower professionals to make informed decisions. Its unique integration of technology and expertise sets it apart in the industry. With a strong market position, Wolters Kluwer has received numerous accolades for innovation and excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for professionals worldwide.
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Industry Benchmark
Wolters Kluwer's score of 75 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Wolters Kluwer's reported carbon emissions
Wolters Kluwer, headquartered in the Netherlands, reported a total of approximately 287,543,000 kg CO2e in 2023, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 2,331,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 8,733,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of their emissions, approximately 276,479,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 222,184,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 24,621,000 kg CO2e). Wolters Kluwer has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are targeting a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are part of their long-term commitment to reach net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to climate action, reflecting its commitment to sustainability within the software and services sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 20,622,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Wolters Kluwer is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
