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W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.

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W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., commonly referred to as Norton, is a distinguished independent publisher headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1923, the company has established itself as a leader in the publishing industry, particularly in the fields of academic and trade books. With a strong presence in major operational regions across North America and beyond, Norton is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company’s core offerings include textbooks, literary works, and reference materials, with a unique focus on fostering a deep understanding of the subjects they cover. Notable achievements include the publication of award-winning titles and a reputation for excellence in educational publishing. W. W. Norton’s dedication to authors and readers alike has solidified its market position as a trusted source for both scholarly and general audiences.

DitchCarbon Score

How does W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

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

W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report any carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of specific figures in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the company. This lack of data suggests that W. W. Norton may not have established formal commitments to reduce its carbon footprint or engage in industry-standard climate initiatives at this time. As such, the company appears to be in the early stages of addressing its climate impact, with no inherited emissions data from a parent or related organization.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.'s primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. is in US, which has a low 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.

W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. 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
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