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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Mdpi's score of 32 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 year of 2021. Additionally, the organisation targets a 20% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by the same year. Both initiatives reflect a commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship. Looking towards the long term, Mdpi has set a goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These targets demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for corporate climate action. Overall, while specific emissions data is currently unavailable, Mdpi's reduction initiatives and net zero goals indicate a strong commitment to mitigating its environmental impact.
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.
