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Aspen Group, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Aspen Group, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the higher education sector, specialising in online degree programmes and educational services. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in providing accessible and innovative learning solutions, primarily through its subsidiaries, Aspen University and United States University. Aspen Group focuses on delivering quality education in fields such as business, healthcare, and technology, with a commitment to affordability and student success. Its unique approach combines flexible online learning with personalised support, catering to the diverse needs of adult learners. With a strong market position, Aspen Group has achieved significant milestones, including rapid enrolment growth and recognition for its student-centric initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a trusted institution in the online education landscape.

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26

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

Aspen Group, Inc.'s score of 26 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aspen Group, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Aspen Group, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, with a total of approximately 233,899,000 kg CO2e attributed to the use of sold products, which constitutes the largest portion of their Scope 3 emissions. Other notable contributions to their Scope 3 emissions include capital goods at about 2,131,000 kg CO2e, employee commute at approximately 451,000 kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services at around 72,192,000 kg CO2e. Aspen Group has not disclosed any Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of reduction targets indicates a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. As a company headquartered in the US, Aspen Group's emissions data reflects their operational impact and highlights the importance of addressing carbon footprints within their industry. The lack of cascaded data from a parent company suggests that their emissions reporting is independent, focusing solely on their own operational metrics.

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2024
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Scope 3
316,698,000

How Carbon Intensive is Aspen Group, Inc.'s Industry?

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

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

Aspen Group, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 74% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
74%
Purchased Goods and Services
23%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Aspen Group, 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.

Aspen Group, 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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