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 score of 33 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 267,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 32,712,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the supply chain and other indirect sources. Over recent years, Bloomsbury has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint. From 2020 to 2021, total emissions decreased from approximately 24,603,000 kg CO2e to about 23,349,000 kg CO2e. By 2022, emissions slightly increased to around 24,498,000 kg CO2e, but the company remains committed to ambitious reduction targets. Bloomsbury has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, they aim to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 20% by FY2035, also from a FY2020 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Bloomsbury's commitment to reducing its carbon emissions reflects a proactive approach to sustainability within the publishing industry, demonstrating accountability and a focus on long-term environmental impact.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| 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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