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Working Towards Book Industry Sustainability
GBA is an alliance between the Book Industry Study Group (BISG), Book Industry Communication (BIC), and BookNet Canada (BNC) committed to improving sustainability in the book publishing supply chain.
Upcoming Events
- Thu, Sep 17
- Tue, Oct 06Oct 06, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. GMT+2Messe Frankfurt, Room Concorde (4.C), Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main-Innenstadt II, GermanyThe Green Book Alliance welcomes publishing supply chain participants with an interest in sustainability to convene to discuss next steps in our collective work of considering how to collect and report meaningful data related to sustainability in the book industry.
- Wed, Oct 14Oct 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDTVirtual meetingIf your organization is part of the book publishing ecosystem—whether you’re a publisher, printer, distributor, retailer, library, or system vendor—your contributions can help our sustainability efforts in the book industry. Participation is open to both BISG members and nonmembers.
- Wed, Dec 02Dec 02, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ESTVirtual meetingIf your organization is part of the book publishing ecosystem—whether you’re a publisher, printer, distributor, retailer, library, or system vendor—your contributions can help our sustainability efforts in the book industry. Participation is open to both BISG members and nonmembers.
Recent Posts
How to Ask Your Suppliers for Paper Emissions Data
Paper is often the largest contributor to a book's carbon footprint, which makes having accurate paper emissions data one of the most valuable ways to improve your calculations. The GBA Book Carbon Calculator lets you enter supplier-specific paper emission factors to create a more accurate estimate of your book's greenhouse gas emissions.
You can use the template below to ask your suppliers for the information you need.
1 day ago
The GBA Book Carbon Calculator Launch
On June 17, 2026, the GBA celebrated the launch of the Book Carbon Footprint Calculator.
Jul 27
Happy Retirement to Brian O'Leary
As Brian steps into retirement, it marks the close of a remarkable chapter defined by thoughtful leadership and an unwavering commitment to building a better book industry.
Jun 22
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