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Harcourt General, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Harcourt General, Inc., a prominent player in the publishing and educational materials industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in the early 20th century, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in various operational regions across North America and beyond. Specialising in educational publishing, Harcourt General offers a diverse range of products, including textbooks, assessment tools, and digital learning resources. Their commitment to innovation and quality sets them apart in a competitive market. With a rich history marked by key milestones, Harcourt General has garnered recognition for its contributions to education, positioning itself as a trusted name among educators and institutions. The company continues to adapt to the changing landscape of learning, ensuring that it meets the needs of students and educators alike.

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81

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Harcourt General, Inc.'s score of 81 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Harcourt General, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from RELX Group plc

Harcourt General, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is part of a corporate family that includes RELX PLC, from which it inherits climate commitments and initiatives. As a merged entity, Harcourt General, Inc. aligns its climate strategies with those of RELX PLC. This includes participation in various sustainability initiatives, such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from RELX Group plc at a higher corporate level. However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed for Harcourt General, Inc. itself. The company is also involved in the RE100 initiative, committing to 100% renewable electricity, and adheres to climate pledges set forth by RELX PLC. Despite the lack of direct emissions data, Harcourt General, Inc. is positioned within a framework that prioritises climate action and sustainability, reflecting a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
113,691,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Harcourt General, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Harcourt General, Inc.'s primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Harcourt General, Inc.'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 Harcourt General, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Harcourt General, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Harcourt General, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and increased by approximately 452% since 2016, 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 largest emissions source at 91% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
91%
Business Travel
7%
Employee Commuting
2%

Harcourt General, Inc.'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.

Harcourt General, Inc. 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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