Climate Change Data

Book Chain Project (an initiative run by Carnstone Partners Ltd.)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-07-01 to 2021-06-30)

Reporting Period: 2020-07-01 to 2021-06-30

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Forest Sourcing
  • Labor & Environment
  • Chemicals & Materials

Environmental Achievements

  • Mills across all regions have started to implement energy reduction targets and energy reduction projects. Many of these projects are focused on increasing energy efficiency and increasing optimisation of equipment. Mills are also beginning to set a range of GHG emission reduction targets, with some being aligned with the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
  • Suppliers across all regions, apart from Africa, have energy reduction measures in place. Energy projects include switching to electric machinery, replacing halogen lighting to LEDs and upgrading to more energy efficient equipment.

Social Achievements

  • Engagement with tier 1 suppliers (mainly printers) around social audits, responsible recruitment and Health & Safety.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Gaps in data retrieved through EQs due to mills and suppliers being at different maturity levels when it comes to gathering GHG data (particularly on Scope 3).
  • The European energy crisis since 2021, causing mills to implement surcharges and temporary downtime due to high energy prices.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Rigorous review process in place to check the robustness and quality of data submitted through EQs.
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Gathering and screening Bills of Materials against chemical safety legislation.
  • Support publishers to design for sustainability and make better material choices, including alternative inks and packaging materials.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Vulnerability of forests and water used by the publishing industry to climate change.
Transition Risks
  • New policies (e.g., Taskforce for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures), increased expectations (e.g., Science-Based Targets), and consumer preference for environmentally friendly products.
Opportunities
  • Reducing GHG emissions.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol, CDP

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed