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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, widely known as Bloomsbury, is a distinguished international publisher headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1986 and listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1994, it is a key player in the printed matter and recorded media sector.
This leading independent publisher boasts a significant global presence, with operations spanning the US, India, and Australia. Bloomsbury specialises in producing high-quality content across diverse sectors, including academic, professional, and consumer books, encompassing both print and digital formats.
Its extensive catalogue features award-winning fiction, non-fiction, and children's titles, alongside innovative digital resources. Bloomsbury is renowned for its commitment to authors and readers, delivering culturally significant and commercially successful publications worldwide.
33
DitchCarbon score
+11 vs industry average
Bloomsbury’s score of 33 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Media Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.286
20182025
The Media Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Bloomsbury's reported carbon emissions
Bloomsbury's latest reported global carbon emissions for 2024 were approximately 85,766 tonnes CO2e. This includes about 136 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 277 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and approximately 85,630 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with a significant portion (73,463 tonnes CO2e) attributed to purchased goods and services. In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 84,126 tonnes CO2e, comprising around 165 tonnes CO2e for Scope 1, 290 tonnes CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and 83,931 tonnes CO2e for Scope 3.
Bloomsbury has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. Additionally, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 20% by FY2035 from a FY2020 base year. These targets are consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C.
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Bloomsbury’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
46% reduction in Scope 2
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. Bloomsbury Publishin…
On track46%
2030
46% reduction in Scope 1
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. Bloomsbury Publishin…
At risk46%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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