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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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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Responsible Paper Practices
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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 2025–2026, building on the incredible progress made under our prior policies.
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Environmental Savings from HMH’s Sustainable Paper Practices in 2023*
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Practices
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 2025–2026, building on the incredible progress made under our prior policies.
