HarperCollins Sustainability Profile
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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
HarperCollins's score of 46 is higher than 72% 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 Publishers L.L.C. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,488,000 kg CO2e for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This figure reflects the company's direct and indirect emissions from its operations, with no data currently available for Scope 3 emissions. As a current subsidiary of News Corporation, HarperCollins's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, which also influences its climate commitments. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their sustainability reporting for the year. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while HarperCollins is aware of its carbon footprint, it may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. The company is part of a broader industry context where many publishers are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction, but specific commitments from HarperCollins remain unspecified at this time.
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| 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,488,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,488,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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HarperCollins'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.
HarperCollins 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.
