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updated 11 days ago

Pearson

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Pearson plc, a leading global education company headquartered in Great Britain, has been at the forefront of the learning industry since its founding in 1844. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Pearson focuses on providing innovative educational solutions that cater to diverse learning needs. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including textbooks, digital learning platforms, and assessment tools, all designed to enhance the educational experience. Notably, Pearson's commitment to personalised learning sets it apart, enabling students to learn at their own pace and style. As a prominent player in the education sector, Pearson has achieved significant milestones, including the development of cutting-edge online learning resources and partnerships with educational institutions worldwide. With a reputation for quality and innovation, Pearson continues to shape the future of education.

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80

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Pearson's score of 80 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pearson's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Pearson reported total carbon emissions of approximately 307,247,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions breakdowns of 4,661,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 14,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 302,572,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. In the UK, Pearson's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reported at about 821,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 2,280,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Pearson has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, Pearson is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has previously met its 2020 target of a 50% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions from a 2009 baseline. Pearson's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from its own disclosures. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint as part of its corporate responsibility strategy.

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Scope 1
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
115,548,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
00,000
Scope 3
31,055,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pearson's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Pearson is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Pearson is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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