Thomson Reuters Corp
Thomson Reuters's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Thomson Reuters 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).
Thomson Reuters has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Thomson Reuters's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Thomson Reuters amounted to 45,000 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 Thomson Reuters decreased by 18.77%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Thomson Reuters's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Thomson Reuters's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Thomson Reuters were 5,700 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Thomson Reuters reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Thomson Reuters's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Thomson Reuters's Scope 1 emissions increased by 42.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Thomson Reuters's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Thomson Reuters reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,300 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 39,300 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Thomson Reuters reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Thomson Reuters's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 55.24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Thomson Reuters's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 23.54% 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 Thomson Reuters use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Thomson Reuters reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Thomson Reuters's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Thomson Reuters's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Thomson Reuters reported 16,000 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 Thomson Reuters includes a breakdown across 1 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
Thomson Reuters's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Thomson Reuters's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Thomson Reuters reported total Scope 3 emissions of 16,000 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 Thomson Reuters reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Thomson Reuters's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 30.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Thomson Reuters's Scope 3 emissions increased by 90.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Thomson Reuters disclose?
In 2024, Thomson Reuters reported emissions for 1 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 Thomson Reuters's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Thomson Reuters's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 16,000 tCO₂e (100%)
Thomson Reuters's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Thomson Reuters’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Thomson Reuters reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,700 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,030 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.57 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Thomson Reuters's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Thomson Reuters's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Thomson Reuters reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.24, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Thomson Reuters rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Thomson Reuters ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Thomson Reuters among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Thomson Reuters's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Thomson Reuters reported a total carbon footprint of 61,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.39% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Thomson Reuters's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 64.43% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 26.23%.a