Sustainability
Caring for the Environment
Our Sustainable Practices
HMH® is committed to making environmentally responsible choices to serve students and educators for years to come. We are always aiming to expand our sustainability program to meet the challenges of today’s world.
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Carbon Footprint
We seek to expand the scope of our sustainability program to meet the challenges of today's world. We now annually track HMH's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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Climate Change
We know we have an important role to play in helping to combat and mitigate the effects of climate change. We are committed to making environmentally responsible choices in our business practices and, just as we continue to learn and grow in other areas of our company, we strive for continual improvement in our sustainability efforts.
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Energy Use
We strive to reduce energy consumption at our distribution centers and offices. HMH’s headquarters in Boston has received the LEED® Gold Certification for Existing Buildings™, which is the second highest LEED certification level attainable.
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Transportation
HMH is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of transporting products. In 2023, HMH saved 543,374 pounds of carbon dioxide by participating in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay program, which helps companies advance supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking, and improving freight transportation efficiency.
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Waste Management and Recycling
Whenever possible, we recycle the excess product and waste generated at our distribution centers and warehouses in an effort to avoid sending recyclable products and other waste to landfills.
Responsible Paper Usage
Responsibly sourcing, using, and disposing of the paper in our products is key to our sustainability efforts. Our Paper Sourcing and Usage Policy reflects our renewed goals and commitments for 2023–2024, building on the incredible progress made under our prior policy (2019–2022).
Environmental Savings from HMH’s Sustainable Paper Practices in 2023*
3,186
U.S. tons of paper, approximately 45,197 trees
31.6M
gallons of water, the amount needed to operate 21,135 washing machines for one year
38.5M
pounds of carbon dioxide, the amount produced by 3,500 cars in one year
*Environmental savings statistics provided by New Leaf Paper, HMH's largest paper supply partner.
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2023 ESG Report
