Environment &
Sustainability

We are committed to the practices of responsible book publishing. Our global policy on sustainable sourcing and production reflects our values of conservation, and our local actions at our offices around the world allow us to address the varied environmental challenges faced by different regions.

Our Commitments in Action

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Our Commitment to the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR)

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Commitments

Commitments

Our Commitment to the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR)

Penguin Random House views sustainability as a core responsibility aligned with our mission to create books for everyone. As a part of this responsibility, we are committed to ensuring our company’s compliance with the EUDR by December 30, 2025.

To support this effort, we are working closely with our suppliers to ensure full compliance across our supply chain and have partnered with osapiens to enhance and streamline our due diligence process. Understanding the importance of compliance for our clients and customers, we are updating our systems and processes to ensure our products meet the high environmental standards of the regulation, including full traceability of paper sources.

Sustainability is central to our values. Through responsible sourcing and transparency, Penguin Random House aims to contribute to a more sustainable and deforestation-free future for the publishing industry.

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All In

REAFFIRMING OUR COMMITMENT

Voicing our continued support of the Paris Agreement, we signed the “All In” climate statement calling for America’s national mobilization on climate action and clean, equitable recovery.
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Climate Neutral

BY 2030

Penguin Random House will be Climate Neutral by 2030.
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More Than 80%

GREEN ELECTRICITY WORLDWIDE

In 2021, more than 80% of Penguin Random House worldwide was sourced by green electricity.
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96% Worldwide

USE OF SUSTAINABLE PAPER

As of 2021, more than 96% of all paper sourced by Penguin Random House worldwide for its books will come from certified mills.
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49% Reduction

IN EMISSIONS WORLDWIDE

From 2018-2019, Penguin Random House saved 14,200 tons of CO2e, resulting in a 49% reduction in emissions worldwide.
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WE ARE STILL IN

WITH THE PARIS AGREEMENT

In 2019, Penguin Random House reconfirmed its 2017 support of the Paris Agreement on climate change.

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