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Retail Trade Services
GB
updated 8 months ago

The Book Depository Ltd. Sustainability Profile

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The Book Depository Ltd., a prominent online bookseller, is headquartered in Great Britain and serves a global audience. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a key player in the e-commerce industry, specialising in the sale of books across various genres. With a unique offering of free worldwide shipping, The Book Depository distinguishes itself from competitors, making literature accessible to readers in over 160 countries. The company’s extensive catalogue features millions of titles, catering to diverse reading preferences and interests. Notable achievements include its rapid growth and recognition as a trusted source for book lovers. As part of the larger online retail landscape, The Book Depository continues to thrive, providing an invaluable service to bibliophiles seeking convenience and variety in their literary pursuits.

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85

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

The Book Depository Ltd.'s score of 85 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Book Depository Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Amazon.com, Inc.

The Book Depository Ltd., headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as no figures are available. However, the company is a current subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., which influences its climate commitments and initiatives. The Book Depository's climate strategy is aligned with Amazon's broader sustainability goals, including initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from Amazon.com, Inc. at a level 2 relationship. While specific reduction targets for The Book Depository are not detailed, Amazon has made significant commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, which indirectly supports The Book Depository's climate objectives. As part of its corporate family, The Book Depository is expected to adhere to Amazon's climate pledges, which include ambitious targets for reducing emissions across its operations. The absence of direct emissions data highlights the need for transparency and accountability in reporting, particularly as the company works towards aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
4,980,000,000
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00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
Scope 2
4,710,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
48,600,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is The Book Depository Ltd.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Book Depository Ltd.'s primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is The Book Depository Ltd.'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 The Book Depository Ltd. is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

The Book Depository Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The Book Depository Ltd.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 6% last year and increased by approximately 4% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 74% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 34% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
34%
Capital Goods
20%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
19%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
9%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
7%
Employee Commuting
5%
Use of Sold Products
3%
Business Travel
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

The Book Depository Ltd.'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.

The Book Depository Ltd. 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
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