Random House LLC Sustainability Profile
Random House LLC, a prominent name in the publishing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1927, it has established itself as a leader in book publishing, encompassing a diverse range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, and children's literature. With a rich history marked by key milestones, Random House has consistently adapted to the evolving literary landscape. The company offers a unique portfolio of core products, including bestselling novels and award-winning titles, which resonate with readers worldwide. Its commitment to quality and innovation has solidified its market position, making it a go-to publisher for both established and emerging authors. Random House's influence extends across major operational regions, ensuring its presence in the global literary community.
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Random House LLC, headquartered in the US, 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 influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its climate strategy, Random House LLC inherits reduction initiatives and targets from its parent company, Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA. However, there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges available for Random House LLC at this time. The absence of direct emissions data suggests that the company may be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments or reporting. In the broader context, Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA has been active in setting science-based targets and participating in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives aim to drive significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across their operations, which may indirectly benefit Random House LLC through corporate family relationships. Overall, while specific emissions data and reduction targets for Random House LLC are not currently available, the company's alignment with its parent organisation's climate initiatives indicates a commitment to addressing carbon emissions in the publishing industry.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 234,900,000 | 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 | 302,300,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Random House LLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Random House LLC's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% 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.
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Random House LLC'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.
Random House LLC 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.
