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Bloomsbury

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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, commonly known as Bloomsbury, is a prominent British publishing house headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a leader in the global publishing industry, with significant operations in the UK, USA, and Australia. Specialising in a diverse range of genres, Bloomsbury is renowned for its literary fiction, non-fiction, and academic publishing, including the acclaimed Harry Potter series. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation has earned it a distinguished market position, with notable achievements such as multiple prestigious awards and a strong presence in both print and digital formats. With a focus on unique storytelling and scholarly excellence, Bloomsbury continues to shape the literary landscape, making it a key player in the world of publishing.

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63

Industry Average

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24

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Bloomsbury's score of 63 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bloomsbury's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 85,766,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 136,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 277,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and a significant 85,630,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 73,463,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 84,126,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 165,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 290,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 83,931,000 kg CO2e. Bloomsbury has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using a 2019/2020 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 2035, also from a 2020 baseline. These targets align with the Paris Agreement and are classified as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, with no cascaded data from a parent organization.

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Scope 1
951,000
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Scope 2
1,128,000
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Scope 3
15,686,000
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00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bloomsbury's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), 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 Bloomsbury is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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