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Media Production
DE
updated 8 months ago

Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH Sustainability Profile

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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.

27

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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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
287,900,000
000,000,000
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
289,700,000
000,000,000
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
1,632,200,000
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
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH's primary industry is Media Production, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH'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 Verlagsgruppe GmbH is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 36% last year and increased by approximately 35% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 53% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
53%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
11%
Investments
11%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
5%
Business Travel
5%
Employee Commuting
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Capital Goods
3%
Upstream Leased Assets
1%

Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH'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 Verlagsgruppe GmbH 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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