Bloomsbury Sustainability Profile
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 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 total emissions were slightly lower at 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, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 20% by 2035, also from a 2020 baseline. These targets align with the Paris Agreement and are classified as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The data reported is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all emissions figures are sourced directly from Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 74,200 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 588,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Bloomsbury's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Bloomsbury's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 446% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the primary emissions source at 86% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Bloomsbury's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Bloomsbury has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
