Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House, a leading global publishing company headquartered in the United States, has established itself as a powerhouse in the literary world since its founding in 2013. With a rich heritage stemming from the merger of Penguin Group and Random House, the company operates extensively across North America and beyond, delivering a diverse array of titles that cater to readers of all ages and interests. Specialising in both fiction and non-fiction, Penguin Random House offers a unique portfolio of books that includes bestsellers, award-winning literature, and beloved classics. Its commitment to quality storytelling and innovative publishing practices has solidified its position as a market leader. Notable achievements include a vast catalogue of renowned authors and a strong presence in both print and digital formats, making it a cornerstone of the global publishing industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Penguin Random House's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Penguin Random House's score of 18 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Penguin Random House's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Penguin Random House reported total carbon emissions of approximately 49,555,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects a slight decrease from 2022, when emissions were about 50,920,000 kg CO2e. The company's emissions profile includes Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which are relatively low, with Scope 1 emissions primarily from mobile combustion at 60,000 kg CO2e. However, the majority of their emissions fall under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from activities such as business travel and employee commuting. In 2022, the breakdown of emissions included significant contributions from employee commuting (approximately 1,890,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (about 1,041,000 kg CO2e). The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Penguin Random House's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest portion of their carbon impact. As the publishing industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, the company may benefit from establishing clear reduction targets and initiatives to enhance its climate commitments.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Penguin Random House is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
