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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Chegg's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Chegg reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,273,000 kg CO2e, comprising 262,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 831,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions, about 28,180,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services (20,874,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (2,682,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Chegg's total emissions were around 28,074,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 375,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 705,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 26,996,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Chegg has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor do they appear to have cascaded data from a parent company. Their emissions data is sourced directly from Chegg, Inc. Overall, Chegg's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for understanding their overall carbon footprint and potential areas for future reduction efforts.
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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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Chegg is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
