Chegg
Chegg, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading educational technology company that has transformed the way students learn and succeed. Founded in 2005, Chegg has established itself as a prominent player in the online education industry, offering a range of services including textbook rentals, homework help, and online tutoring. With a focus on enhancing the student experience, Chegg's core products, such as Chegg Study and Chegg Tutors, provide unique, on-demand academic support tailored to individual learning needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust user base and partnerships with educational institutions, solidifying its market position as a trusted resource for millions of students across the globe.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Chegg's score of 54 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Chegg's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Chegg reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,074,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 375,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 705,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were significant, reaching about 26,996,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which contributed approximately 22,616,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Chegg's total emissions were around 621,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 255,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 365,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2020, saw total emissions of about 710,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 190,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 521,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Chegg has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This lack of formal commitments may reflect a broader industry trend where companies are increasingly scrutinised for their climate impact and sustainability practices.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 190,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 521,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Chegg is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
