RELX PLC
RELX's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, RELX 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).
RELX has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into RELX's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of RELX amounted to 32,692 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 RELX decreased by 20.13%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
RELX's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are RELX's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of RELX were 2,703 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has RELX reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, RELX's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 66.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), RELX's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 37.39%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are RELX's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, RELX reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,971 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 29,989 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has RELX reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, RELX's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 60.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), RELX's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 18.1% 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 RELX use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, RELX reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
RELX's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into RELX's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, RELX reported 297,494 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 RELX includes a breakdown across 3 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
RELX's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are RELX's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, RELX reported total Scope 3 emissions of 297,494 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has RELX reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, RELX's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 40.34%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), RELX's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that RELX 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does RELX disclose?
In 2024, RELX reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of RELX's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to RELX's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 272,000 tCO₂e (91.43%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 19,594 tCO₂e (6.59%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 5,900 tCO₂e (1.98%)
RELX's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into RELX’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, RELX reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,703 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,840 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.23 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
RELX's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does RELX's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, RELX reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.23 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.88 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does RELX rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, RELX ranked 2 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places RELX among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into RELX's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, RELX reported a total carbon footprint of 330,186 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.39% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to RELX's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.1% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.08%. a