RELX

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The company employs more than 36,000 people, serving customers in over 180 countries from offices in about 40. Its stated aim is to produce clearer information so that communities are safer, commerce more transparent and processes more efficient.

The business is organised into four market segments. Risk provides solutions that help businesses and governments prevent fraud and help consumers access fair financial services and insurance, including more accurate insurance rates. Scientific, Technical & Medical sells products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge and doctors and nurses improve patient lives. Legal supplies products that help lawyers promote the rule of law. Exhibitions serves professional and business customers through exhibition events. The technical work behind these segments spans information-based analytics, data and information services, and risk and fraud analytics.

RELX describes its culture as purpose-driven: to benefit society by developing products that help researchers, doctors and nurses, lawyers, businesses and governments, and consumers. Employees are encouraged to undertake initiatives that make contributions to society and to the communities in which the company operates. The purpose is presented as extending beyond the product line, defining the company as committed to making a difference through information and analytics.