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HarperCollins

HarperCollins Publishers LLC, a leading global publishing company, is headquartered in New York City, US, with significant operations across North America, the UK, and Australia. Founded in 1989 through the merger of Harper & Row and William Collins, Sons, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the publishing industry, known for its diverse range of literary genres. Specialising in both fiction and non-fiction, HarperCollins offers a unique portfolio of books that includes bestsellers, award-winning titles, and beloved classics. Its commitment to quality storytelling and innovative publishing practices has earned it a strong market position, making it one of the largest publishers in the world. With a rich history and a focus on nurturing new talent, HarperCollins continues to shape the literary landscape, delivering exceptional reading experiences to audiences globally.

DitchCarbon Score

How does HarperCollins's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education Services 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

HarperCollins's score of 22 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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HarperCollins's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, HarperCollins reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,488,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,488,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a significant environmental footprint, primarily from direct operations and energy consumption. Currently, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from HarperCollins, which suggests a need for enhanced commitment to sustainability practices within the publishing industry. As the company navigates its climate responsibilities, it may benefit from establishing specific reduction initiatives to align with global climate goals.

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2023
Scope 1
5,488,000
Scope 2
5,488,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. HarperCollins's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. HarperCollins is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

HarperCollins is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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