Bloomsbury
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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Bloomsbury's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,075,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 96,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 0 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 33,075,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Over the past few years, Bloomsbury has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint. From 2020 to 2023, the company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, Bloomsbury aims to cut its Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 20% by FY2035, also from a FY2020 baseline. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Bloomsbury's dedication to sustainability and responsible publishing practices. The company’s targets are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating their proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 336,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 615,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 15,686,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Bloomsbury is committed to some 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.
