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Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House, a leading global publishing company headquartered in the United States, has established itself as a powerhouse in the literary world since its founding in 2013. With a rich heritage stemming from the merger of Penguin Group and Random House, the company operates extensively across North America and beyond, delivering a diverse array of titles that cater to readers of all ages and interests. Specialising in both fiction and non-fiction, Penguin Random House offers a unique portfolio of books that includes bestsellers, award-winning literature, and beloved classics. Its commitment to quality storytelling and innovative publishing practices has solidified its position as a market leader. Notable achievements include a vast catalogue of renowned authors and a strong presence in both print and digital formats, making it a cornerstone of the global publishing industry.
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Penguin Random House's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Penguin Random House reported total carbon emissions of approximately 49,555,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight decrease from 2022, when emissions were about 50,920,000 kg CO2e, and from 2021, which recorded approximately 50,248,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Penguin Random House LLC, which is part of the Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA corporate family. Penguin Random House has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in location and employee-related emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2025, starting from a baseline year of 2020. This target reflects the company's commitment to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals. The company has not disclosed specific Scope 3 emissions data in the recent reports, but it has acknowledged significant upstream emissions related to paper production and logistics, which are critical areas for future reduction efforts. Overall, Penguin Random House is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its environmental impact in the publishing industry.
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Penguin Random House is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
