See the targets that PRH achieved in 2024 and our plans for the future.
Sustainability remained at the forefront of our business plans and operations at Penguin Random House Australia (PRH AU) in 2024.
As of September 2023, we have run completely on renewable energy and are on track to achieve our goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2030.
While we’ve now achieved 100% renewable energy, 100% sustainably sourced paper in our books, and 100% recycled and carbon-neutral print paper in our offices, we still have several goals we’ll continue to work towards on our sustainability journey.
We also continued our sustainability initiatives with the Penguin Foundation this year and participated in a variety of projects led by our Green Team.
Read on to learn more about what we did this year and our goals for the future.
The Green Team
In 2024, our Green Team, a self-selected group of environmentally conscious employees, continued to bring new sustainability initiatives to our offices.
This year, PRH AU employees participated in several initiatives including Clean Up Australia Day and World Bee Day, as well as planting veggie and herb gardens at all PRH sites.
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Our sustainability goals
Penguin Random House AU (PRH AU) and United Book Distributors (UBD) employees set out to collect rubbish for Clean Up Australia Day 2024. Read all about our adventures and see photos of our clean-ups in action.
As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, diversity and social responsibility, we’re excited to introduce Isha Desai, our new Social Impact Coordinator at Penguin Random House Australia & New Zealand.
See the targets that PRH achieved in 2023 and our plans for the future.
Volunteers from PRH and UBD participated in a day of tree-planting to help future-proof the Summerland Peninsula from the increasing threat of fire.
In celebration of World Penguin Day 2023, check out these 10 fun facts about a native Australian penguin species, the little penguin.
Penguin Random House AU (PRH AU) and United Book Distributors (UBD) employees set out to collect rubbish for Clean Up Australia Day 2023. Read all about our adventures and see photos of our clean-ups in action.
We’re proud to announce that Penguin Random House and United Book Distributors have achieved our target for recycled content well ahead of schedule.
Planet Ark’s new book, Now for the Good News, focuses on positive environmental initiatives to inspire future action.
As part of our ongoing commitment to support conservation and environmental initiatives, Penguin Random House ANZ will provide funding to the Penguin Foundation.
Learn how Penguin Random House ANZ is working with FedEx and StarTrack with a shared focus on leading the way in sustainability.
At Penguin Random House, we believe it’s essential to examine our environmental impact. Meet our Green Team, a group of employees who hold us all accountable and help us take on more eco-friendly initiatives.
We chatted with our partners at United Book Distributors (UBD) to find out what's being done to make our shipping and distribution practices more environmentally-friendly. See what Matt O'Brien, Operations Director at UBD had to say.