Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:100% (UK offices and Bloomsbury Australia)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Responsible Sourcing
- Biodiversity
Environmental Achievements
- Over 95% of output made from FSC/SFI certified materials
- Increased use of print-on-demand models to reduce waste
- Shift towards local printing to reduce transportation emissions
- Extended schedules for global publications to use sea freight over air freight
- All UK offices and Bloomsbury Australia supplied by 100% renewable electricity
Social Achievements
- Developed a Flexible Working Policy to reduce commuting emissions
- Partnered with the Woodland Trust to sponsor tree planting
- Partnered with Reforest'Action to sponsor tree preservation
- Active participation in industry sustainability initiatives (PA, IPG, BIC)
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of a comprehensive environmental policy
- Setting Science Based Targets validated by SBTi
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon neutrality (timetable to be announced)
Medium-term Goals:
- 46% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
- 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2035
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% recyclable cardboard packaging
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions across the supply chain
- Achieving carbon neutrality
Mitigation Strategies
- Working with suppliers to reduce emissions
- Setting Scope 3 emission reduction targets (20% by 2035)
- Exploring innovative ways to reduce packaging and streamline distribution
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Requirement for FSC, PEFC, or SFI accreditation for print suppliers
- Working with suppliers to find innovative ways to reduce packaging and streamline distribution
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Certifications: FSC, PEFC, SFI