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Media Production
DE
updated 6 months ago

Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH

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Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH, a leading name in the publishing industry, is headquartered in Germany and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 2013 through the merger of Penguin Group and Random House, the company has quickly established itself as a powerhouse in the literary world, offering a diverse range of titles across various genres. Specialising in both fiction and non-fiction, Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe is renowned for its commitment to quality storytelling and innovative publishing practices. Its extensive catalogue features works from acclaimed authors, making it a preferred choice for readers and booksellers alike. With a strong market position, the company continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the global publishing landscape.

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72

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

Industry Benchmark

Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH's score of 72 is higher than 85% 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 Verlagsgruppe GmbH's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH, headquartered in Germany (DE), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, which provides emissions data and climate commitments through a cascading relationship. As part of its climate initiatives, Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH adheres to the sustainability targets set by its parent company, Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA. However, there are no specific reduction targets or achievements listed for the subsidiary itself. The company is involved in broader industry efforts to address climate change, although specific commitments or pledges have not been detailed. In summary, while Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH is linked to significant climate initiatives through its parent company, it currently lacks specific emissions data and individual reduction targets.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
282,600,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
1,343,900,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Verlagsgruppe GmbH is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH 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.

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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