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Retail Trade Services
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updated 5 months ago

Barnes & Noble, Inc.

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Barnes & Noble, Inc., a prominent name in the retail book industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1886, the company has evolved into a leading bookseller, operating numerous retail locations across the country. With a focus on books, eBooks, and educational products, Barnes & Noble distinguishes itself through its extensive selection and commitment to fostering a love of reading. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its Nook eReader, which has positioned it as a key player in the digital reading market. Known for its inviting store environments and community events, Barnes & Noble continues to maintain a strong market presence, appealing to a diverse audience of book lovers and learners alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Barnes & Noble, Inc.'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.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Barnes & Noble, Inc.'s score of 25 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Barnes & Noble, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Barnes & Noble, Inc. currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives related to climate commitments. As such, there are no recorded emissions figures, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, to summarise. The company has not disclosed any climate pledges or commitments to reduce carbon emissions, nor does it appear to inherit any emissions data from a parent or related organisation. Consequently, there are no specific metrics or achievements to highlight regarding their environmental impact or sustainability efforts. In the absence of concrete data, it is important to note that many companies in the retail sector are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction strategies. However, without specific information from Barnes & Noble, Inc., it is unclear how they align with these industry trends.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Barnes & Noble, Inc.'s primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very 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. This request for Barnes & Noble, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Barnes & Noble, Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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