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The Book Depository Ltd.
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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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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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,980,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,710,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 48,600,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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The Book Depository Ltd. 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.
