Hachette Book Group (HBG)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-2023)
Reporting Period: 2022-2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
Environmental Achievements
- 99% of HBG’s overall paper usage came from FSC (Forest Stewardship Certified) fiber in 2022 and 2023.
- 100% of HBG’s overall paper usage came from FSC combined with SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) fiber in 2022 and 2023.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- 30% carbon reduction by 2030 (Hachette Livre's global target)
Environmental Challenges
- Significant decline of recycled paper availability in 2023.
Mitigation Strategies
- Remain committed to purchasing recycled papers when available and pushing suppliers to integrate recycled fiber into more paper products.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Strict adherence to HBG’s paper and environmental standards
- Fiber testing to verify that fiber does not come from at-risk areas or tropical hardwood forests
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SBTI (Science Based Targets Initiative), Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Certifications: FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative)