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Thomson Reuters Sustainability Profile

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Thomson Reuters Corporation, a leading global provider of intelligent information, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2008 through the merger of Thomson Corporation and Reuters Group, the company has established itself as a key player in the legal, financial, and media industries. Thomson Reuters offers a diverse range of products and services, including legal research tools, financial market data, and news services, all designed to empower professionals with actionable insights. Its flagship offerings, such as Westlaw and Eikon, are renowned for their depth and reliability, setting the company apart in a competitive landscape. With a strong market position, Thomson Reuters has received numerous accolades for innovation and excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for professionals worldwide.

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40

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

Thomson Reuters's score of 40 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

65%

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Thomson Reuters's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Thomson Reuters reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 2 emissions of about 38,419,100 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 2,866,920 kg CO2e. Notably, the company does not disclose Scope 1 emissions data. Thomson Reuters has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company has established near-term targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting by 25% by 2025 from a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Thomson Reuters plans for 65% of its suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2025. This data is cascaded from its parent company, Thomson Reuters Corporation, which maintains a comprehensive approach to sustainability and climate action.

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201320142015201620172020
Scope 1
7,773,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 2
474,752,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
48,082,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Thomson Reuters's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Thomson Reuters'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 Thomson Reuters is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Thomson Reuters'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.

Thomson Reuters has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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