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Informa PLC

Common Name
Informa
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Publishing
Employees
13,214
Ticker
INF
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Informa Plc is a leading multinational publishing and events company, specializing in providing information and services for education, business, and professional markets. Its primary function is to f...

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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Informa's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2024
a. Informa's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2024

Insights into Informa's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofInforma amounted to5,370metric 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 Informadecreased 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

20192020202120222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e-31%-12%-6%+42%-34%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Informa reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Informa's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 47.36%, 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 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 3,204 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Informa reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Informa's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 54.6%, 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

20192020202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 15of 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

2019202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e-56%+23%+29%+29%+20%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 2019, Informa's Scope 3 emissionshave 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 tCOâ‚‚e(34.29%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 199,337 tCOâ‚‚e(29.12%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 126,937 tCOâ‚‚e(18.55%)

Informa's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(18.5%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(29.1%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(34.3%)

Insights into Informa’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Informa reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,166 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,459 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.49 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Informa's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

0.52050020,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CGRJTMRSAgoraYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,269 tCO2eRevenue: $M 360Scope 1 Intensity: 3.53 tCO2e/$MS4 CapitalYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,293 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,064Scope 1 Intensity: 1.21 tCO2e/$MCCCelticYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,169 tCO2eRevenue: $M 158Scope 1 Intensity: 7.42 tCO2e/$MGGGenius SportsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 400Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MAirtel AfricaYear: 2025Scope 1: 89,869 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,659Scope 1 Intensity: 24.56 tCO2e/$MRRRebl GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,661 tCO2eRevenue: $M 119Scope 1 Intensity: 30.85 tCO2e/$MJJJiangsu Phoenix Publishing & MediaYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,509 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,864Scope 1 Intensity: 1.35 tCO2e/$MWPPYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,500Scope 1 Intensity: 0.52 tCO2e/$MRCS MediaGroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 852Scope 1 Intensity: 1.90 tCO2e/$MPolaris MediaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 298Scope 1 Intensity: 4.26 tCO2e/$MNorth MediaYear: 2023Scope 1: 177,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 141Scope 1 Intensity: 1,259.38 tCO2e/$MTTTX GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,511 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,039Scope 1 Intensity: 3.38 tCO2e/$MKadokawaYear: 2023Scope 1: 51 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,917Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MMMMonrifYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,257 tCO2eRevenue: $M 147Scope 1 Intensity: 15.36 tCO2e/$MRRReachYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,974 tCO2eRevenue: $M 676Scope 1 Intensity: 4.40 tCO2e/$MCarlisle CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 68,717 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,004Scope 1 Intensity: 13.73 tCO2e/$MSpringer Nature AG & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,009 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,922Scope 1 Intensity: 1.05 tCO2e/$MGyldendal A/SYear: 2024Scope 1: 16 tCO2eRevenue: $M 101Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MNew York TimesYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,598 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,586Scope 1 Intensity: 1.39 tCO2e/$MSSSmiths NewsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,359 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,453Scope 1 Intensity: 0.94 tCO2e/$MWinshareYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,731 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,665Scope 1 Intensity: 1.64 tCO2e/$MAlma MediaYear: 2024Scope 1: 190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 325Scope 1 Intensity: 0.58 tCO2e/$MMazda MotorYear: 2025Scope 1: 119,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,467Scope 1 Intensity: 3.56 tCO2e/$MPearsonYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,095 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,457Scope 1 Intensity: 0.92 tCO2e/$MJohn Wiley & SonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,062 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,873Scope 1 Intensity: 0.57 tCO2e/$MInformaYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,166 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,459Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$M

How does Informa's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Informa reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.49 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.64, 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 4 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Informa among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Informa's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Informa reported a total carbon footprint of 689,810 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

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