In this post, we’re revisiting the highlights of 2024: GBA's events, materials, and standout blog posts. Plus, we’ll share a glimpse of what’s next in 2025.
Webinars and Events
In this webinar, we describe how the Printer-Publisher Checklist was developed in concert with printers and publishers, the best practices it outlines, and how it is currently being used.
In this webinar, we discuss some of the standout similarities and differences between GBA's 2022 and 2024 stakeholder surveys.
Sustainability Data Collection and Reporting (In person, Frankfurt, Germany)
On October 15th, 2024, GBA hosted an in-person sustainability workshop in Frankfurt and proposed a set of recommendations to address data collection and reporting for the publishing industry.
This virtual event on November 21st reviewed GBA's data collection proposal, the Frankfurt workshop feedback, and continued the discussion toward the next actionable steps.
Materials
This document outlines the background and GBA's work to date on supporting the book publishing supply chain with sustainability data.
View the results of GBA's 2022 and 2024 Stakeholder surveys.
This guide was created to help publishers and printers ask and answer questions about sustainability.
Highlighted Blog posts
How EUDR Impacts the Book Publishing Industry Frequently asked questions and resources for navigating EUDR.
What goes into running a Sustainable Press? We did a Q&A with Nine Ten Publications to learn about what they're doing in this area.
We outline some of the costs and benefits of carbon offsetting for companies deciding if it's the right choice for them.
A perspective on why companies need to follow through with their climate promises and sustainability goals.
What's Next in 2025
GBA's main focus is on moving our sustainability reporting project into actionable stages and supporting the various supply chain stakeholders in implementing those steps.
Calculating Carbon for the Publishing Industry
January 15, 2025 - 11am, ET
GBA update at ConTEXT (London Book Fair)
March 10, 2025
In person
GBA Sustainability Workshop (Frankfurt Book Fair)
October 14, 2025
In person
Become a Supporter
The GBA’s work is fully funded by its supporters. Our projects thrive on a shared commitment to sustainability in publishing and the financial backing of companies that believe in this mission.
Your support goes directly toward:
Project development (e.g. Standardizing sustainability data collection in publishing)
Research initiatives/ dissemination of information (e.g. Navigating EUDR)
Resource creation (e.g. The Printer-Publisher Sustainability Guide)
Industry events (e.g. GBA's Frankfurt Workshop on data collection)
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