Sanoma

Sanoma, headquartered in Finland and operating in the education services sector, has reported its carbon emissions for several years, providing insights into its climate performance and commitments.

Recent Emissions Data:

• 2025: Sanoma reported total emissions of approximately 91,799,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of around 2,917,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 806,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 88,075,000 kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions include purchased goods and services (around 51,627,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 12,890,000 kg CO2e).
• 2024: Total emissions for 2024 were approximately 103,422,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 3,765,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were around 1,273,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions stood at roughly 98,384,000 kg CO2e. Purchased goods and services represented the largest portion of Scope 3 emissions at approximately 55,891,000 kg CO2e, followed by upstream transportation and distribution at about 16,188,000 kg CO2e.
• 2023: In 2023, Sanoma's total emissions were approximately 106,511,000 kg CO2e, calculated as the sum of Scope 1 (about 3,767,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 market-based (around 2,433,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions (approximately 102,744,000 kg CO2e). Purchased goods and services were a significant contributor to Scope 3, at about 67,885,000 kg CO2e, with upstream transportation and distribution at around 17,659,000 kg CO2e.
• 2022: Total emissions for 2022 were approximately 140,614,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 3,813,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were around 4,532,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 136,801,000 kg CO2e. Purchased goods and services accounted for about 88,553,000 kg CO2e of Scope 3 emissions.
• 2021: Sanoma reported total emissions of approximately 148,437,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 3,658,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 5,316,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 139,463,000 kg CO2e. Purchased goods and services were the largest contributor to Scope 3, at approximately 99,350,000 kg CO2e.
• 2020: Total emissions for 2020 were approximately 99,288,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 70,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were around 10,116,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions stood at approximately 89,100,000 kg CO2e. Purchased goods and services were the main driver of Scope 3 emissions at about 75,098,000 kg CO2e.
• 2019: In 2019, Sanoma's total emissions were approximately 74,351,000 kg CO2e, consisting of Scope 1 emissions of about 51,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 8,449,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 74,300,000 kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Targets:

Sanoma has set Science Based Targets (SBTi) to drive its emissions reduction efforts. The company is committed to:

• Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This target is consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C.
• Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 38% by 2030, from a 2021 base year. This Scope 3 target specifically covers emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution.

Sanoma's reporting demonstrates progress towards these targets, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions showing a general downward trend from 2020 to 2025, though Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively high, driven significantly by purchased goods and services. The company's disclosures indicate that its Scope 1 and 2 targets are on track, and its Scope 3 targets are also showing positive movement in recent years.

Sanoma's climate data is not cascaded from a parent organisation; it represents the company's own reported emissions and commitments.