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HarperCollins Publishers, widely known as HarperCollins, is a prominent global book publisher with its headquarters based in the US. Operating within the broader education services industry, HarperCollins maintains a substantial international footprint, with publishing operations active across 17 countries worldwide.
With a rich heritage dating back to 1817, when Harper & Brothers was first established, HarperCollins has grown into one of the world's leading English-language publishers. Its extensive catalogue encompasses virtually every genre, from award-winning fiction and non-fiction to popular children's literature and essential educational resources.
The company's unique market position is bolstered by its portfolio of over 120 independent imprints and a pioneering role in digital publishing. HarperCollins remains dedicated to connecting authors with readers globally through innovative print, audio, and e-book formats.
71
DitchCarbon score
+48 vs industry average
HarperCollins’s score of 71 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.092
20182025
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for HarperCollins yet.
HarperCollins's reported carbon emissions
HarperCollins, a US-headquartered organisation in the education services industry, does not have publicly available, specific carbon emissions data.
However, HarperCollins's climate commitments and certain initiatives are cascaded from its ultimate parent company, News Corporation. News Corporation has committed to reducing its operational emissions by 30% by 2025, from a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, News Corporation is a signatory of the Climate Pledge, committing to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement's 2050 target. These commitments apply across its subsidiaries, including HarperCollins.
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HarperCollins’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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HarperCollins11 months ago
71
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