TORONTO, April 22, 2019 /CNW/ -- In a continuing
commitment to becoming more environmentally responsible, Thomson
Reuters today announced its goal to be carbon neutral by 2019 and
to source renewable energy for 100% of its global energy needs by
2020.
Over the past eight years, Thomson Reuters has consistently
reduced its carbon footprint by streamlining its processes,
systems, and locations. In addition to this, the company expects
to:
- Offset 100% of Thomson Reuters' greenhouse gas emissions by
2019 and support carbon mitigation projects around the world;
- Source renewable energy for 100% of its global energy needs by
2020; and,
- Set science-based carbon reduction targets which will be
audited externally to ensure international standards are being
met.
"Earth Day is the largest and most celebrated environmental
event worldwide. We are proud to be announcing today that we will
be joining the list of the many companies who have made the switch
to go carbon neutral. Not only is it the right thing to do from an
environmental perspective, but it's what employees and customers
are asking us to do," said Stephane
Bello, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,
Thomson Reuters. "As a global organization, we have a shared
responsibility to do business in ways that respect, protect, and
benefit our customers, employees, communities, and
environment."
Thomson Reuters has undertaken a carbon offset strategy which is
geographically informed by its global footprint. As a result, the
carbon offsets will have positive impacts worldwide in major
markets that the company operates, including Brazil, Canada, India, and the U.S.
In support of the transition to sourcing 100% renewable energy
by the end of 2020, Thomson Reuters will explore strategies that
encourage immediate action, such as working with local utilities
and competitive electricity market providers, among other renewable
options.
Moving forward, Thomson Reuters expects a continuing downward
trend in the company's carbon footprint and will be seeking new and
innovative approaches to positive social impact.
Click here to learn more about Thomson Reuters' sustainability
practices.
Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters is the world's leading provider of news and
information-based tools to professionals. Our worldwide network of
journalists and specialist editors keep customers up to speed on
global developments, with a particular focus on legal, regulatory
and tax changes. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the
Toronto and New York Stock
Exchanges. For more information on Thomson Reuters, visit tr.com
and for the latest world news, reuters.com.
Contact: Andrew Green
Senior Director, Corporate Affairs
+1 646 223 4228
andrew.green@tr.com
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