Informa sustainability score: 58/100

Scope 1 and 2 emissions of 2,284 tCO₂e in 2024, exceptionally small for Informa's scale. SECR-compliant disclosure with Bureau Veritas limited assurance. Data covers 100% of controlled subsidiaries. Multi-year tracking in place. Methodology documented publicly. One point withheld due to limited (not reasonable) assurance and lack of independently verifiable facility-level granularity.

Scope 3 emissions of 684,000 tCO₂e in 2024 covering travel, events, manufacturing, purchased goods. Limited assurance over some categories. Spend-based EEIO factors for categories 1–2. Not all 15 Scope 3 categories fully quantified; acquisitions create data gaps. Supplier engagement exists via Better Stands and print supplier data collection, but comprehensive supplier reduction programme absent.

Scope 1 and 2 show 83% absolute reduction against 2017 baseline — exceeding SBTi 55% 2030 target. However, total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions increased in 2024 due to acquisitions (Ascential, TechTarget) and expanded operations. Scope 3 achieved only 3% reduction against 20% target. Baseline reset needed. Rising total footprint offsets Scope 1+2 gains.

96% of office electricity from renewable sources using Energy Attribute Certificates. Remaining 4% non-renewable. No Power Purchase Agreements or on-site generation evidenced. No RE100 membership found. Events venues show increasing generator fuel consumption (e.g., Dubai Air Show). Scope 2 market-based emissions near-zero due to renewable purchasing programme.

Office-based operations with low inherent land-use impact. Physical exposure primarily through Taylor & Francis paper consumption. Paper and Timber Sourcing Policy references FSC/PEFC compliance. No TNFD-aligned disclosure or quantified nature footprint published. No formal nature risk assessment or baseline found. Score reflects low exposure plus basic supply chain controls.

Better Stands programme: 65% decrease in single-use booths and 63% reduction in discarded stand area across 45 events in Brazil/Mexico (2024–2025). 11,500+ booths assessed. 431 events Fundamentals-accredited in 2024. Taylor & Francis tracks book waste and landfill diversion. No verified closed-loop system or comprehensive materials transparency across supply chain.

Information services sector means Informa does not heavily rely on water. Consumption monitored and reported at offices. Largest offices hold LEED or BREEAM ratings incorporating water efficiency. No chemical discharge or pollution risk found. No formal stewardship programme, watershed engagement, or quantified reduction targets evidenced.

SBTi-approved targets: 55% Scope 1+2 reduction by 2030 (1.5°C-aligned), 20% Scope 3 reduction by 2030. Scope 1+2 achieved 83% vs 55% target. Scope 3 at 3% vs 20% target. CarbonNeutral® certified under Natural Capital Partners protocol using offsets. Long-term net zero target under development, not yet validated. Offset reliance wide-boundary.

Annual Sustainability Report, Governing Sustainability document, GRI Index, KPI Summary, Reporting Methodology published. Bureau Veritas limited assurance on key metrics. SECR-compliant. Double materiality assessment completed in 2024 with Anthesis. MSCI AAA, CDP A-, ISS Prime, DJSI World/Europe listed. CSRD compliance planned 2027. Executive pay linkage to sustainability unconfirmed publicly.

Searches across InfluenceMap, ClientEarth, DeSmog found no greenwashing rulings, environmental fines, damage, or adverse climate lobbying. Non-fossil fuel operator. No NGO controversy flags. No InfluenceMap priority profile. Offset use disclosed transparently with reduction-first orientation.