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updated 25 days ago

Cengage Learning, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Cengage Learning, Inc., a prominent educational content provider, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and beyond. Founded in 2007, Cengage has rapidly established itself within the educational publishing industry, focusing on delivering innovative learning solutions that cater to diverse educational needs. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including digital learning platforms, textbooks, and course materials, all designed to enhance student engagement and success. Cengage's unique approach combines technology with traditional learning resources, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to improving educational outcomes, Cengage has achieved significant milestones, including the development of its popular MindTap and WebAssign platforms. As a leader in the educational sector, Cengage continues to shape the future of learning through its comprehensive and accessible resources.

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How does Cengage Learning, Inc.'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.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Cengage Learning, Inc.'s score of 25 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cengage Learning, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Cengage Learning, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Cengage Learning Holdings II, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting. As of now, Cengage Learning, Inc. has not established documented reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions. There are no specific commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges noted in the available data. Given the absence of emissions data and reduction targets, it is unclear how Cengage Learning, Inc. is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to broader climate goals. The lack of transparency in emissions reporting may reflect a common challenge within the educational publishing sector, where many companies are still developing comprehensive sustainability strategies.

How Carbon Intensive is Cengage Learning, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cengage Learning, Inc.'s primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Cengage Learning, 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.

Cengage Learning, 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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Compare Cengage Learning, Inc.'s Emissions with Industry Peers

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Oxford University Press, Inc.

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Updated about 2 months ago

Curriculum Associates, LLC

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Updated 14 days ago

Chegg

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Education services (80)
Updated 13 days ago

Discovery Education, Inc.

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Education services (80)
Updated 7 days ago

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