RELX
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Supply Chain
- Labor Rights
- Environmental Protection
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Anti-corruption
Social Achievements
- 21 out of 23 core suppliers received excellent ratings in a sustainability self-assessment covering labor standards, environmental protection, and occupational health and safety. Two suppliers received average ratings and were required to develop improvement plans.
Governance Achievements
- Established a RELX Code of Conduct for Business Partners requiring adherence to laws and regulations, business integrity, and protection of labor rights. Implemented a supplier admittance assessment mechanism incorporating ESG criteria, including regular supply chain sustainability audits.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Potential ESG risks within the supply chain, particularly concerning labor standards, environmental compliance, and occupational health and safety.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a meticulous supplier admission assessment mechanism evaluating R&D, quality control, financial management, procurement, and sustainability management. Regularly conducts supply chain sustainability audits and requires suppliers to rectify deficiencies. Suppliers failing to meet requirements are blacklisted.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 3 Tier-1 suppliers audited in 2021
Responsible Procurement
- RELX Code of Conduct for Business Partners
- ESG-related requirements in supplier selection, assessment, and elimination