Social Impact
Sustainability
We are committed to focusing on how we can innovate and improve to reduce the environmental impact of our operations. It is our goal to ensure sustainability underpins everything we do and we consider the role we play within society in combating the climate emergency.
We have established a number of vital targets to help us on our journey to net zero.
What we've achieved so far
See the targets that PRH achieved in 2024 and our plans for the future.
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.
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.
Planet Ark’s new book, Now for the Good News, focuses on positive environmental initiatives to inspire future action.
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.
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.
As part of our efforts to become a greener workplace, we've recently appointed our very own Penguin Random House Sustainability Officer. Keep reading to meet Jordan, find out what inspired her to take on this role, and learn about her favourite books.
'We can’t solve a problem like climate change without an honest accounting of how much we need to do and what obstacles we need to overcome.' – Bill Gates, How To Avoid a Climate Disaster
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.
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.