RELX is a Dutch information analytics and publishing conglomerate headquartered in Amsterdam, operating in academic publishing (Elsevier), legal research, clinical analytics, and risk data.
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RELX operates strong emissions reduction in operations (61% absolute cut since 2018) and holds validated 1.5°C targets, but Scope 3 emissions are flat and fossil fuel sector engagement creates material greenwashing concerns. Third-party criticism documents data services, publications, and exhibitions serving oil and gas clients while publicly claiming climate leadership.
RELX scores 58/100 (Making progress) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified August 2026.
That places RELX joint 20th of 847 companies scored, and joint 4th of 19 in Media / Entertainment / Publishing.
Where RELX sits among media / entertainment / publishing peers.
Among the 19 major media / entertainment / publishing brands we've scored, RELX is tied =4th of 19, with 2 others.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
No TNFD disclosure identified.
No pollution incidents or chemical discharge risks identified.
No circular economy targets, closed-loop programmes, or circularity metrics published beyond waste diversion.
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“Gross Scope 1 emissions (tCO2e) 8,126 [2018] 4,317 [2023] 2,703 [2024] -37%”
“Reported data covers approximately 85% of occupied floor space based on electricity reporting.”
“Total Scope 1 + Scope 2 (location-based) emissions tCO2e: 83,320 [2018] 32,692 [2024] 21,466 [2025] -34%”
“Scope 3 (flights) emissions increased by 24% over 2024 as business travel returns towards expected levels”
“US Green-e certified RECs are also purchased to equal 100% of any non-renewable electricity consumed outside of the US”
“In the year, the SBTi successfully validated our targets against the 1.5°C criteria”
“60% of its suppliers by spend... will have science-based targets by 2027”
“Waste sent to/diverted from landfill (t): 45 [2023] 44 [2024] -3%”
“Elsevier and RELX provide data services to oil, gas, and coal companies”
“RELX continues to turn a blind eye to its activities that enable other entities to remain high emitters”
“alleging the information and analytics company retaliated against him and committed securities fraud”
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RELX is a Dutch information analytics and publishing conglomerate headquartered in Amsterdam, operating in academic publishing (Elsevier), legal research, clinical analytics, and risk data. The company serves financial services, government, and energy sectors, with a 2024 revenue of €9.1 billion. Founded in 1993 as LexisNexis parent, RELX operates a hybrid physical-digital business model.
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