Chegg, Inc., a prominent player in the education services industry, is headquartered in the United States and has established a significant presence across various operational regions. Founded in 2005, Chegg has evolved from a textbook rental service to a comprehensive educational platform, offering a range of services including tutoring, study help, and textbook solutions.
What sets Chegg apart is its commitment to enhancing the learning experience through innovative technology and personalised support. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its services to include Chegg Study and Chegg Tutors, which cater to diverse student needs. With a strong market position, Chegg continues to be a trusted resource for millions of students seeking academic assistance and success.
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Industry Intensity
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Chegg's reported carbon emissions
Chegg, a US-based education services provider, reported a total of approximately 29.3 billion kg CO2e for the fiscal year 2023. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, Chegg's Scope 1 emissions amounted to approximately 262,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions, associated with purchased electricity and cooling, were approximately 831,000 kg CO2e. The largest portion of Chegg's carbon footprint in 2023 came from Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 28.2 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions included purchased goods and services (approximately 20.9 billion kg CO2e), capital goods (approximately 3.2 billion kg CO2e), and business travel (approximately 2.7 billion kg CO2e).
For the fiscal year 2022, Chegg's total emissions were approximately 28.1 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 375,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 705,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 27.0 billion kg CO2e.
In 2021, Chegg reported combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 621,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 255,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 365,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
Chegg's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are outlined in their ESG reporting. While specific quantitative reduction targets are not detailed in the provided data, the company actively tracks and reports its emissions across all scopes.
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Chegg’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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