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Springer Nature AG & Co's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 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.  b | 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.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Springer Nature AG & Co's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofSpringer Nature AG & Co amounted to5,966metric 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 Springer Nature AG & Codecreased by 17.98%, 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Springer Nature AG & Co were 2,009 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 54.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 33.45%, 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 2024, Springer Nature AG & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 187 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 3,957 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 47.34%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), 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 2024, 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 2024, Springer Nature AG & Co reported 95,281 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 Springer Nature AG & Co includes a breakdown across 13of 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
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 2024, Springer Nature AG & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 95,281 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 93.21%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 6.79%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 emissionshave decreased by 52.49%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 28.66%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Springer Nature AG & Co disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 53,330 tCOâ‚‚e(55.97%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 12,586 tCOâ‚‚e(13.21%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 8,298 tCOâ‚‚e(8.71%)
Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Springer Nature AG & Co’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Springer Nature AG & Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,009 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,922 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.05 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Springer Nature AG & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Springer Nature AG & Co's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Springer Nature AG & Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.05 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.66, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Springer Nature AG & Co rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Springer Nature AG & Co ranked 10 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Springer Nature AG & Co is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Springer Nature AG & Co's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Springer Nature AG & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 101,247 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 28.11% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Springer Nature AG & Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.11% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.91%.a