Chegg
Chegg, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading educational technology company that has transformed the way students learn and succeed. Founded in 2005, Chegg has established itself as a prominent player in the online education industry, offering a range of services including textbook rentals, homework help, and online tutoring. With a focus on enhancing the student experience, Chegg's core products, such as Chegg Study and Chegg Tutors, provide unique, on-demand academic support tailored to individual learning needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust user base and partnerships with educational institutions, solidifying its market position as a trusted resource for millions of students across the globe.
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Chegg's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Chegg reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 46,304,700 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions reaching about 266,838,540 kg CO2e. This data reflects their operations in India. For the previous year, 2023, Chegg's emissions were slightly higher, with Scope 1 at about 48,415,010 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 268,385,850 kg CO2e. Globally, in 2023, Chegg's total emissions amounted to about 29,273,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 262,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 831,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions significantly higher at around 28,180,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 20,874,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Chegg has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they reported any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets. Their emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Chegg, Inc. Overall, Chegg's emissions data highlights the need for ongoing assessment and potential strategies for carbon reduction, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent a substantial portion of their total carbon footprint.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 190,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 521,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Chegg 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.
