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Informa

Informa plc, a leading international business intelligence, academic publishing, and events company, is headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1998, Informa has established a strong presence across key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates primarily within the information services and events sectors, providing valuable insights and networking opportunities across various industries. Informa's core offerings include market intelligence, academic publishing, and large-scale exhibitions, distinguished by their depth of expertise and comprehensive data solutions. With a commitment to innovation, Informa has achieved notable milestones, such as the successful integration of several strategic acquisitions, enhancing its market position. Recognised for its robust portfolio and industry leadership, Informa continues to shape the future of business intelligence and professional events globally.

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59

Industry Average

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25

Industry Benchmark

Informa's score of 59 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Informa's reported carbon emissions

Informa's carbon emissions data for 2024 indicates a total of approximately 23,250,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,166,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,590,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, with business travel contributing about 29,522,000 kg CO2e and employee commuting at approximately 7,702,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Informa's emissions in the UK were approximately 378,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 239,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), alongside Scope 3 emissions of about 1,774,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting and 293,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Informa has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030 across all scopes. Specifically, the company targets a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, both from a 2017 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is currently on track to meet these near-term goals.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Informa's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Informa is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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