Mdpi
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 26 is higher than 79% 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
In 2019, Mdpi reported no specific carbon emissions data, as the details regarding Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were not disclosed. The organisation has not established any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of publicly available commitments towards reducing carbon emissions. While there is a mention of carbon footprint related to the purchase activity in a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy shop, the specific emissions associated with this activity are not quantified in terms of total emissions. As such, Mdpi's current climate commitments and emissions data remain vague, highlighting an opportunity for future transparency and accountability in their environmental impact efforts.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Mdpi is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
