Lakeside Book Company
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 10.27% Decrease in emissions from natural gas and electricity
- 21% Reduction in water consumption
- 38% Increase in metal recycling
- More paper sold for reuse
- 183% Increase in mixed recycling (cans, bottles, etc.)
- 193% Increase in electronics recycling
Social Achievements
- Reduced recordable incident rate by 25%
- Numerous locations experienced zero recordable incidents
- Launched Green Teams in all facilities
- Donated $145,500 to charitable organizations
- 1,126 hours volunteered by employees through LIFT program
Governance Achievements
- Ethics and Compliance Program implemented
- Open Door Policy and 24-hour Ethics Hotline available for employees
- Commitment to diversity and inclusivity
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Decrease water consumption by 22%
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce landfill waste by 10%
- Reduce our carbon footprint by 3% annually
Environmental Challenges
- Early stages of gathering sustainability metrics
Mitigation Strategies
- Leveraging objective analysis from independent consultants and internal audits
- Streamlining data-gathering and metrics tracking
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Utilizing responsibly sourced materials; selecting vendors that prioritize the ethical use of resources; use of recycled and compostable materials; Cradle to Cradle Certified® stretch and shrink films.