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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In 2024, Wolters Kluwer reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 279,457,000 kg CO2e. This includes 2,101,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7,760,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 269,596,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The latter category encompasses various sources, with purchased goods and services contributing about 211,031,000 kg CO2e. For the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed a total of approximately 287,543,000 kg CO2e in emissions, with Scope 1 at 2,331,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 at 8,733,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 276,479,000 kg CO2e. Wolters Kluwer has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Furthermore, they have committed to a long-term reduction of 90% for all scopes by 2050. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring they align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Wolters Kluwer's commitment reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the software and services sector.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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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