- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events
- Increasing stakeholder pressure for greater transparency and action on climate change
- Managing increasing privacy rights requests
- Ensuring ethical practices across a diverse global supply chain
RELX PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, RELX PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 57.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2 location-based + Scope 3 flights). By scope: Scope 1: 4.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 36.6K tCO2e/year (location-based); Scope 3: 17.0K tCO2e/year (flights). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
57.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2 location-based + Scope 3 flights)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
142.4K m3/year
2023
Waste
45 tons/year (to landfill from reporting locations, excluding estimates)
2023
Energy Use
110.8K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 4.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 36.6K tCO2e/year (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 17.0K tCO2e/year (flights) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 57.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2 location-based + Scope 3 flights) |
| 2022 | 42.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 + Scope 2 location-based) |
| 2021 | 117.2K tCO2e (Scope 1+2 location-based + Scope 3 flights) |
| 2020 | 76.3K tCO2e/year (location-based); 33941 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2018 | 81.8K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions by 4% compared to 2022
- Reduced water usage by 9% compared to 2022
- Reduced waste sent to landfill (from reporting locations, excluding estimates) by 38% compared to 2022
- Achieved 100% sustainable production paper
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete four new financial inclusion pilots
- Advance inclusive research and health partnerships
- Support dissemination of UNGC’s Transformational Governance Corporate Toolkit
📅 Medium-term
- Launch carbon reduction action plan for RX’s Pathway to Net Zero Roadmap
- Increase RELX SDG Resource Centre unique users by 15%
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Unique contributions to societyGovernance and ethical practicePeopleCustomersCommunitySupply chainEnvironment