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updated 2 months ago

Macmillan Limited Sustainability Profile

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Macmillan Limited, a prominent name in the publishing industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1843, the company has a rich history marked by significant milestones, including its evolution into a leading educational and trade publisher. Specialising in a diverse range of genres, Macmillan is renowned for its innovative approach to publishing, offering unique products such as award-winning textbooks, literary fiction, and non-fiction titles. The company’s commitment to quality and creativity has solidified its position as a market leader, with notable achievements including numerous prestigious literary awards. With a focus on fostering a love for reading and learning, Macmillan Limited continues to shape the literary landscape, making a lasting impact on readers and educators worldwide.

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How does Macmillan Limited'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.

23

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Macmillan Limited's score of 23 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Macmillan Limited's reported carbon emissions

Macmillan Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as no figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of a larger corporate family, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. However, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Macmillan Limited at this time. As a subsidiary, Macmillan Limited may inherit climate initiatives and targets from its parent organization, but specific details regarding these cascaded commitments are not provided. The absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that Macmillan Limited may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. In the broader context of the publishing industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction efforts. It is essential for Macmillan Limited to align with these industry standards to enhance its environmental impact and meet stakeholder expectations.

How Carbon Intensive is Macmillan Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Macmillan Limited's primary industry is Media Production, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Macmillan Limited'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 Macmillan Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Macmillan Limited'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.

Macmillan Limited 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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