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Del Rey Books Sustainability Profile

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Del Rey Books, a prominent imprint of the Random House publishing group, is headquartered in the United States and has established a significant presence in the fantasy and science fiction genres. Founded in 1977, Del Rey has become synonymous with groundbreaking literature, publishing works from renowned authors such as Isaac Asimov and Anne McCaffrey. Specialising in speculative fiction, Del Rey offers a diverse range of novels that captivate readers with imaginative storytelling and rich world-building. The imprint is recognised for its commitment to nurturing new talent alongside established writers, ensuring a dynamic catalogue that appeals to a broad audience. With numerous bestsellers and award-winning titles, Del Rey Books continues to hold a strong market position, shaping the landscape of genre literature.

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17

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Del Rey Books's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Penguin Random House LLC

Del Rey Books, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of figures in the latest emissions report. The company is a current subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Del Rey Books, it is important to note that emissions data and sustainability initiatives may be inherited from its parent company, Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA. This includes potential targets set by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and disclosures made to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from the parent organisation. As a subsidiary of Penguin Random House LLC, Del Rey Books may also align with broader sustainability efforts within the publishing industry, although specific initiatives or performance metrics are not detailed in the available data. Overall, while Del Rey Books has not disclosed its own emissions or reduction strategies, it is positioned within a corporate family that is likely engaged in climate action and sustainability efforts.

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201820192020
Scope 1
148,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
4,380,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
465,818,000
00,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Del Rey Books's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Del Rey Books's primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Del Rey Books's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Del Rey Books is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Del Rey Books's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Del Rey Books's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased by approximately 1% since 2018, 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 "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 2% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2020
Employee Commuting
2%
Purchased Goods and Services
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Del Rey Books'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.

Del Rey Books has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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