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Adtalem Global Education Sustainability Profile

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Adtalem Global Education, a prominent leader in the education sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates across various regions, including North America and Latin America. Founded in 1973, Adtalem has established itself as a key player in the higher education industry, focusing on healthcare, business, and technology education. The company offers a diverse range of core services, including degree programmes, professional certifications, and continuing education, all designed to meet the evolving needs of students and employers. Adtalem's commitment to quality education and innovative learning solutions has positioned it as a trusted provider, with notable achievements in student success and workforce readiness. With a strong market presence, Adtalem continues to shape the future of education, empowering individuals to achieve their career aspirations.

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30

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Adtalem Global Education's score of 30 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Adtalem Global Education's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Adtalem Global Education reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,984,000 kg CO2e, which includes both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This figure represents a slight increase from 2022, when emissions were about 4,603,000 kg CO2e, and a decrease from 2021, which recorded emissions of approximately 5,035,000 kg CO2e. Adtalem has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 10% reduction in controllable energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its U.S. properties by 2024. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting the organisation's commitment to improving its environmental performance. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are directly reported by Adtalem Global Education Inc. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives to enhance its climate impact and reduce its carbon footprint.

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How Carbon Intensive is Adtalem Global Education's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Adtalem Global Education's primary industry is Education Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Adtalem Global Education's Location?

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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 Adtalem Global Education is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Adtalem Global Education's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Adtalem Global Education has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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