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W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.

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.

18

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.

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Industry Benchmark

W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.'s score of 18 is higher than 83% 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 have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without emissions figures, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or the scope of their emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3). However, the company is likely aware of the growing importance of climate commitments within the publishing industry. As such, they may be exploring initiatives to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact. Further information on their climate strategies or commitments would be necessary to provide a comprehensive overview of their efforts in addressing carbon emissions and climate change.

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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 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. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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