Pearson
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Pearson's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Pearson's score of 90 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pearson's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Pearson reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 307,247,000 kg CO2e, with scope 1 emissions at about 4,683,000 kg CO2e, scope 2 emissions at approximately 17,190,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and scope 3 emissions reaching around 246,990,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Pearson's near-term targets include a reduction of absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to cut absolute scope 3 emissions by 50% within the same timeframe, focusing on emissions from purchased goods and services, transportation, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. For long-term goals, Pearson aims for a 90% reduction in both scope 1 and 2 emissions and scope 3 emissions by 2050, again using 2018 as the reference year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 115,548,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 31,055,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Pearson is committed to some 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.
