Wolters Kluwer NV
Wolters Kluwer's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Wolters Kluwer 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).
Wolters Kluwer has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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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 Wolters Kluwer's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Wolters Kluwer amounted to 12,280 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 Wolters Kluwer decreased by 10.08%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Wolters Kluwer's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wolters Kluwer's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Wolters Kluwer were 2,101 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Wolters Kluwer reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Wolters Kluwer's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 47.93%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wolters Kluwer's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.87%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Wolters Kluwer's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Wolters Kluwer reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,760 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 10,179 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Wolters Kluwer reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Wolters Kluwer's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 38.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wolters Kluwer's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.13% 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 Wolters Kluwer use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Wolters Kluwer reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Wolters Kluwer's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Wolters Kluwer's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Wolters Kluwer reported 295,407 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 Wolters Kluwer includes a breakdown across 6 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
Wolters Kluwer's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wolters Kluwer's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Wolters Kluwer reported total Scope 3 emissions of 295,407 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 98.64% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.36% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Wolters Kluwer reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Wolters Kluwer's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Wolters Kluwer's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wolters Kluwer's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Wolters Kluwer's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Wolters Kluwer disclose?
In 2024, Wolters Kluwer reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Wolters Kluwer's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Wolters Kluwer's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 236,842 tCO₂e (80.17%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 32,593 tCO₂e (11.03%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 11,900 tCO₂e (4.03%)
Wolters Kluwer's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Wolters Kluwer’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Wolters Kluwer reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,101 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,156 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.34 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Wolters Kluwer's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Wolters Kluwer's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Wolters Kluwer reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.34 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 Wolters Kluwer rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Wolters Kluwer ranked 2 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Wolters Kluwer among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Wolters Kluwer's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Wolters Kluwer reported a total carbon footprint of 307,687 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.8% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Wolters Kluwer's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.31%.a