Monday 4 May 2020

Thomson Reuters pledges to deliver net zero emissions by 2050

Thomson Reuters has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

The news organisation's goal to cut its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net zero by 2050 suggests a reduction of its current carbon footprint of 117,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year, which declined 6.2% in 2019 compared to the prior year.

The company plans to focus its reduction efforts on energy use for its data centres and offices, business travel and the creation, support and delivery of products.

It has already been announced that the firm is going to source 100% renewable energy by the end of this year through purchasing green energy credits including wind energy in Brazil, Canada, India and the US.

Stephane Bello, Vice Chairman, Thomson Reuters, commented: "We are glad to be stepping up our efforts to become an even more environmentally responsible company.

"In addition to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of our business, we will continue to inform and support our customers with the trusted news, analytics and tailored environmental law and disclosure solutions they need to evaluate their own efforts to address climate change."