Sustainability and ESG targets and performance scorecard

Learning content:
We co-create high-quality and motivating learning materials with teachers, fitting the local curriculum

We develop inclusive learning solutions that support diversity, differentiation and equal access to education

We create learning methods that support the Sustainable Development Goals

Digital accessibility:
We develop accessibility of our content and digital solutions: Common accessibility components used in Learning’s core digital products will be compliant with the AA-level of the WCAG Guidelines (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) from 2025 onwards

Learning content:
73% of teachers agree that our materials help engage their students *

84%  of teachers agree that our materials help students reach curriculum objectives *

78% of teachers agree that our materials support efficiency *

Digital accessibility: 
In 2024, the SL Design System foundation was audited for accessibility against the WCAG guidelines (AA level) and development plan created based on the Accessibility audit report

*Results based on Sanoma’s annual European Teacher Survey. Learn more 

We promote open democracy and freedom of speech through our independent media

We increase awareness, empathy and tolerance with our journalism

5 notifications of violation concerning aspects of news articles as defined in the Guidelines for Journalists by The Council of Mass Media 

2 cases of non-compliance against the Advertising and Marketing Communications Code of the International Chamber of Commerce 

We promote diversity and gender neutrality throughout our business and aim for a 50/50 gender balance in managerial positions by 2030

The Board of Directives objective is that both genders are represented of the Board with the share of under-represented gender being at least 40%

Employee Net Promoter Score: -5 (Scale -100 to +100)*

*Measured in the Employee Engagement Survey 2024. 

Annual number of data breaches: In total 178  data breaches,

All our nominated Privacy champions have completed a role-based training and operate across our businesses to provide privacy support

We provide training on Privacy- and Security by-Design to all our developers

Science-based climate targets:
We reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year

We reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution by 38% by 2030 from a 2021 base year 3

Energy targets:
We use only fossil-free electricity

By end of 2030, all energy used is fossil-free or renewable

Biodiversity targets:
All wood fibre in the paper qualities used by Sanoma will originate from trusted certified sources

Science-based climate targets:
Own operations (Scope 1 and 2) emission reduction from 2021: 44%

Value chain (Scope 3) emission reduction from 2021: 38% 3

Emission intensity: 76 Scope 1, 2 and 3 tCO2 e/EUR net sales

Energy targets:
Share of fossil-free electricity: 97%

Share of fossil-free energy: 92%

Biodiversity targets:
Amount of certified wood fibre in direct paper purchases: 98%

*KPI includes Scope 3 categories 1 Purchased goods and services, 3 Fuel- and energy-related activities and 4 Upstream transportation and distribution.