Public Profile

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company, often referred to as HMH, is a prominent educational publisher headquartered in the United States. Established in 1832, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a leader in the education sector with a focus on K-12 learning solutions, assessment tools, and digital resources. With major operations across North America, HMH is renowned for its innovative curriculum materials and educational technology that cater to diverse learning needs. Their core products, including textbooks, digital platforms, and interactive learning tools, are designed to enhance student engagement and improve educational outcomes. Recognised for its commitment to quality and educational excellence, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has achieved a strong market position, serving millions of students and educators worldwide. The company continues to shape the future of education through its comprehensive and adaptive learning solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company'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.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company's score of 18 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company's reported carbon emissions

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company currently does not have available carbon emissions data, as no specific figures have been provided. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. This lack of information suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments or may not have publicly disclosed its emissions data and reduction strategies. In the context of the publishing industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, indicating a potential area for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to develop future initiatives.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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