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CH
updated 2 months ago

Mdpi Sustainability Profile

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MDPI, or Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, is a prominent academic publisher headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1996, MDPI has established itself as a leader in the open-access publishing industry, with a focus on facilitating the dissemination of scholarly research across various disciplines. The company operates globally, with significant presence in Europe, Asia, and North America, offering a diverse range of journals that cover fields such as science, technology, and medicine. MDPI is renowned for its commitment to rapid publication processes and rigorous peer review, ensuring high-quality research is accessible to a wider audience. Notable achievements include the launch of over 300 peer-reviewed journals and a growing impact factor, positioning MDPI as a key player in the academic publishing landscape. Its unique approach to open access and author-centric services continues to drive innovation in scholarly communication.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Mdpi's score of 32 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mdpi's reported carbon emissions

As of the latest available data, Mdpi has not reported any specific carbon emissions figures. However, the organisation has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. Mdpi aims to achieve a 25% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030, with a baseline starting from 2021. Additionally, the organisation has committed to a 20% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by the same year. Looking further ahead, Mdpi has set a long-term goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These commitments reflect Mdpi's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and best practices.

How Carbon Intensive is Mdpi's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mdpi's primary industry is Media Production, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Mdpi's Location?

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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 Mdpi is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Mdpi's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Mdpi has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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Updated 8 days ago

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Paper and paper products
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