Climate Change Data

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Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:22,084 tCO2e (Scope 1, 2, and partial 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:3,385 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:4,279 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:99% of total electricity use
Total Energy Consumption:17,613 MWh
Water Consumption:42,611 m3
Waste Generated:537 tons
Carbon Intensity:12 tCO2e per million euros of revenue (gross).

ESG Focus Areas

  • Quality Education
  • Gender Equality
  • Reduced Inequalities
  • Climate Action
  • Partnerships for the Goals

Environmental Achievements

  • Reached 99% renewable and clean electricity use in buildings.
  • Reduced buildings’ total energy use by 10.7% compared with 2022.
  • Reduced office space by 7.4% in 2023.
  • Science-based targets validated by the SBTi.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Opening Doors internship programme to support DEI.
  • Women now make up 44% of global leadership cohort.
  • Delivered more than 60,000 training hours via online learning portal.
  • Increased participation in global inclusion and diversity survey (6% more than in 2022).

Governance Achievements

  • Established AI governance structure, including forums and processes.
  • Set up a hub of tailored DEI resources to inform editorial community.
  • 95% of actively managed business partners in labour standards programme committed to following the Code of Conduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reach net zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by 2032.
  • Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 32.5% by 2032.

Environmental Challenges

  • Addressing climate-related risks (physical and transition risks).
  • Tackling supply chain emissions.
  • Ensuring equitable open access (OA) without creating new inequities.
  • Addressing challenges to research integrity posed by AI.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a comprehensive emissions inventory and science-based targets.
  • Engaging with 11 priority suppliers to understand and improve emissions.
  • Operating an APC waiver and discount policy for researchers in LICs and LMICs.
  • Using AI tools to detect integrity issues and fabricated content.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 23 audits in scope, 21 completed in 2023

Responsible Procurement
  • Business Partner Code of Conduct
  • Sustainable procurement measures covering 95% of suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: LEED Platinum (Pune office)

Third-party Assurance: EY (limited assurance on selected indicators)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 4, 5, 10, 13, 17

Initiatives detailed throughout the report contribute to these goals through content publication, internal programs, and external partnerships.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Nature named Environmental Personality of the Year at the 24th Ecovidrio awards.