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Springer Nature AG & Co's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Springer Nature AG & Co 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).
Springer Nature AG & Co has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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 |
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Insights into Springer Nature AG & Co's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Springer Nature AG & Co amounted to 7,274 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Springer Nature AG & Co decreased by 6.35%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Springer Nature AG & Co were 3,019 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e). a
Has Springer Nature AG & Co reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 32.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.08%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Springer Nature AG & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 215 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 4,255 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method. a
Has Springer Nature AG & Co reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 47.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Springer Nature AG & Co 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Springer Nature AG & Co use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Springer Nature AG & Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Springer Nature AG & Co's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Springer Nature AG & Co reported 133,559 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 2023 disclosure of Springer Nature AG & Co includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Springer Nature AG & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 133,559 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e). a
Approximately 91.06% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.94% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Springer Nature AG & Co reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 33.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Springer Nature AG & Co 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Springer Nature AG & Co disclose?
In 2023, Springer Nature AG & Co reported emissions for 13 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 Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 72,808 tCOâ‚‚e (54.51%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 18,086 tCOâ‚‚e (13.54%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 10,691 tCOâ‚‚e (8%)
Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Springer Nature AG & Co's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Springer Nature AG & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 140,833 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.82% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Springer Nature AG & Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.84% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.02%. a