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Elsevier, a leading global provider of research and development services, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1880, the company has established itself as a cornerstone in the academic and scientific community, offering a wide range of products and services that include scholarly journals, books, and digital solutions.
With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Elsevier is renowned for its innovative platforms such as ScienceDirect and Scopus, which facilitate access to a wealth of scientific information. The company’s commitment to advancing research through technology and data analytics sets it apart in the competitive landscape of academic publishing.
Recognised for its contributions to the field, Elsevier continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of research, making significant strides in areas such as open access and data sharing.
48
DitchCarbon score
+15 vs industry average
Elsevier’s score of 48 is higher than 62% 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
Low
Research Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.198
20182025
The Research Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
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Reported emissions
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Elsevier's reported carbon emissions
Elsevier, a research and development services company headquartered in the Netherlands, reported its latest carbon emissions data for 2024. The company's Scope 1 emissions were 463,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 market-based emissions at 1,468,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 business travel emissions at 5,429,000 kg CO2e. This data represents a decrease in Scope 1 emissions from approximately 1,075,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and Scope 2 market-based emissions from 1,283,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 3 business travel emissions, however, saw a slight increase from 5,172,000 kg CO2e in 2023.
Elsevier's climate commitments and certain initiatives are cascaded from its parent company, RELX PLC. This includes Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, where targets are inherited from RELX PLC, and RE100 commitments, also sourced from RELX PLC. Elsevier B.V. is the direct source for the company's performance data.
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Elsevier’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for Elsevier yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from RELX PLCSee details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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