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Penguin Random House Limited Sustainability Profile

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Penguin Random House Limited, a leading global publishing powerhouse, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2013 through the merger of Penguin Group and Random House, the company has quickly established itself as a dominant force in the publishing industry, known for its diverse portfolio of literary works. Specialising in a wide range of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and children's literature, Penguin Random House offers unique titles that resonate with readers worldwide. Its commitment to quality storytelling and innovative publishing practices has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its market position as a trusted name in literature. With a rich heritage and a focus on fostering new talent, Penguin Random House continues to shape the literary landscape, making significant contributions to the world of books.

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37

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.

24

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Penguin Random House Limited's score of 37 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Penguin Random House Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Penguin Random House LLC

Penguin Random House Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, has made significant strides in its climate commitments, particularly in reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has reported a notable 40% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions against its base year of 2019/20. This achievement reflects their commitment to Science-Based Targets, which were set last September. The emissions reduction initiatives are cascaded from their parent company, Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, indicating a structured approach to sustainability within the corporate family. While there is no current data on Scope 3 emissions, the focus on reducing direct and indirect emissions demonstrates Penguin Random House's dedication to addressing its environmental impact. Overall, Penguin Random House Limited is actively working towards its climate goals, aligning with industry standards and contributing to broader sustainability efforts within the publishing sector.

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201820192020
Scope 1
148,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
4,380,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
465,818,000
00,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Penguin Random House Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Penguin Random House Limited's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Penguin Random House Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Penguin Random House Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased by approximately 1% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 2% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2020
Employee Commuting
2%
Purchased Goods and Services
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Penguin Random House 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.

Penguin Random House 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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