Informa PLC
Informa's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Informa completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Informa has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Informa's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Informa amounted to 5,370 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Informa decreased by 25.98%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Informa's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Informa's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Informa were 2,166 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Informa reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Informa's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 54.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Informa's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 34.08%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Informa's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Informa reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 159 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,204 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Informa reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Informa's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 54.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Informa's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 19.27% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Informa use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Informa reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Informa's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Informa's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Informa reported 684,440 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Informa includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Informa's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Informa's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Informa reported total Scope 3 emissions of 684,440 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 71.7% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 28.3% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Informa reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Informa's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Informa 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Informa's Scope 3 emissions increased by 19.66%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Informa disclose?
In 2024, Informa reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Informa's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Informa's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 234,680 tCO₂e (34.29%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 199,337 tCO₂e (29.12%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 126,937 tCO₂e (18.55%)
Informa's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Informa’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Informa reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,166 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,459 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.49 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Informa's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Informa's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Informa reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.49 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.13 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Informa rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Informa ranked 7 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Informa is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Informa's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Informa reported a total carbon footprint of 689,810 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 19.09% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Informa's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.22% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.46%. a