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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
+12 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, a UK-based company in the printed matter and recorded media industry, reported approximately 85,766,000 kg CO2e in total greenhouse gas emissions for 2024. This includes around 136,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 277,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 85,630,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with a significant portion of Scope 3 (approximately 73,463,000 kg CO2e) attributed to purchased goods and services.
In 2023, Bloomsbury's total emissions were approximately 84,126,000 kg CO2e, comprising around 165,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 30,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 (market-based), and 83,931,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3.
Bloomsbury has set ambitious near-term Science Based Targets (SBTi). The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. Additionally, Bloomsbury commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 20% by FY2035 from a FY2020 base year. These targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C, aligning with the Paris Agreement.
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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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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