John Wiley & Sons Inc
John Wiley & Sons's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, John Wiley & Sons 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).
John Wiley & Sons has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into John Wiley & Sons's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of John Wiley & Sons amounted to 4,176 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of John Wiley & Sons decreased by 8.56%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
John Wiley & Sons's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are John Wiley & Sons's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of John Wiley & Sons were 1,062 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has John Wiley & Sons reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, John Wiley & Sons's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 42.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), John Wiley & Sons's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 36.25%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are John Wiley & Sons's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, John Wiley & Sons reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,995 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 3,114 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has John Wiley & Sons reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, John Wiley & Sons's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 47.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), John Wiley & Sons's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that John Wiley & Sons 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does John Wiley & Sons use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, John Wiley & Sons reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
John Wiley & Sons's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into John Wiley & Sons's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, John Wiley & Sons reported 251,359 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of John Wiley & Sons includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
John Wiley & Sons's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are John Wiley & Sons's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, John Wiley & Sons reported total Scope 3 emissions of 251,359 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 99.45% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.55% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has John Wiley & Sons reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, John Wiley & Sons's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 27.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), John Wiley & Sons's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that John Wiley & Sons 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does John Wiley & Sons disclose?
In 2024, John Wiley & Sons reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of John Wiley & Sons's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to John Wiley & Sons's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 168,354 tCOâ‚‚e (66.98%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 56,903 tCOâ‚‚e (22.64%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 13,741 tCOâ‚‚e (5.47%)
John Wiley & Sons's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into John Wiley & Sons's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, John Wiley & Sons reported a total carbon footprint of 255,535 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to John Wiley & Sons's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.22%.