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Adtalem Global Education

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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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How does Adtalem Global Education'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.

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Adtalem Global Education's score of 30 is higher than 61% 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 encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This figure represents an increase from the previous year's emissions of about 4,603,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions data is sourced directly from Adtalem Global Education Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation. 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 proactive approach to managing its environmental impact. As part of its sustainability strategy, Adtalem is focused on enhancing energy efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The organisation's commitment to transparency is evident in its sustainability reporting, which outlines its emissions data and reduction initiatives.

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

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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Adtalem Global Education 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.

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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