Penguin Books
Penguin Books offers 4 products on QuickRatey across Books & Media, with an average QuickRatey score of 88.5/100 and recurring certifications including FSC Certified, Vegan, Rainforest Alliance.
Standards & certifications
Listed credentials appearing across Penguin Books's product range.
Score breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Environment94/10
- Animal Welfare93.8/10
- Sourcing91.3/10
- Transparency88.3/10
- Labor84.8/10
Categories covered
Where Penguin Books shows up across our directory.
- Books & Media4
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Penguin Books's products.
- ✓The book features comprehensive, peer-reviewed data from a global network of scientists.
- ✓It focuses on positive solutions rather than alarmist climate rhetoric.
- ✓The high-quality infographics make complex environmental data easy to understand.
- ✓The content provides clear, actionable steps for individuals and communities.
- ✓The high-quality visual design and infographics aid in understanding complex concepts.
- ✓The book is manufactured using industry-leading sustainable materials and vegan inks.
Sustainability commitments
"Utilizes FSC-certified recycled paper and carbon-neutral distribution channels from the publisher."
"Published by Penguin Books using FSC-certified materials and a carbon-neutral printing process to minimize the ecological footprint of distribution."
"Produced in a carbon-neutral printing facility and shipped using minimal packaging to reduce waste."
Products from Penguin Books
Drawdown is a data-driven guide to climate solutions by Paul Hawken that is widely considered the best for understanding actionable environmental impact in 2026.
Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation offers a comprehensive roadmap for climate action, making it worth it for anyone seeking tangible environmental solutions in 2026.
Penguin Books
Drawdown
Drawdown is a comprehensive climate solution resource and is worth it for anyone seeking data-backed methods to reverse global warming through practical action.
The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan is the best for understanding the ecological impact of our food choices and exploring the ethics of modern industrial eating.
Penguin Books — frequently asked questions
Is Penguin Books a good brand?
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How to evaluate Penguin Books products
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Shortlist at a glance
| Product | Score /100 | Recorded price (USD) | Listed strengths or limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming — Penguin Books | 74.4 | $22.50 | Best for readers seeking a scientifically-backed, solution-oriented roadmap to mitigate global warming through 100 actionable and scalable ecological strategies. |
| Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation — Penguin Books | 74.4 | $28.00 | Best for readers seeking a solution-oriented, science-backed roadmap to reverse climate change through practical, interconnected global and local actions. |
| Drawdown — Penguin Books | 73.6 | $24.50 | Ideal for data-driven environmentalists and students who want a ranked list of the most effective technological and social climate solutions. |
| The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals — Penguin Books | 72.4 | $18.00 | Best for readers who want a deep, investigative look into the environmental, social, and ethical implications of the modern American food system. |
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