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Education Services
US
updated 2 months ago

Advanced Academics, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Advanced Academics, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leader in the online education industry, specialising in providing innovative educational solutions for K-12 students. Founded in 2004, the company has made significant strides in delivering high-quality, flexible learning options that cater to diverse student needs across various operational regions in the US. The core offerings of Advanced Academics include a comprehensive suite of online courses, curriculum development, and educational consulting services. What sets them apart is their commitment to personalised learning experiences, utilising advanced technology to enhance student engagement and achievement. With a strong market position, Advanced Academics has garnered recognition for its effective educational programmes, making it a trusted partner for schools and districts seeking to improve student outcomes.

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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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Advanced Academics, Inc.'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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Advanced Academics, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Pearson plc

Advanced Academics, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the company is part of a corporate family that cascades climate commitments and initiatives from its parent organisation, Pearson plc. As a current subsidiary of Pearson plc, Advanced Academics inherits various climate initiatives and targets, including those related to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all of which are sourced from Pearson plc at a cascade level of 2. This relationship underscores Advanced Academics' alignment with broader corporate sustainability goals, although specific reduction targets or achievements for Advanced Academics itself are not detailed. While no direct emissions data is available, the commitment to sustainability and climate action is evident through the initiatives inherited from Pearson plc, reflecting a dedication to reducing carbon footprints and addressing climate change within the education sector.

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Scope 2
115,548,000
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31,055,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Advanced Academics, Inc.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Advanced Academics, Inc.'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 Advanced Academics, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Advanced Academics, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Advanced Academics, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 656% since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 68% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Capital Goods
68%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
11%
Business Travel
8%
Employee Commuting
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Downstream Leased Assets
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
1%
Franchises
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%

Advanced Academics, Inc.'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.

Advanced Academics, Inc. 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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