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updated 2 months ago

Cognia, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Cognia, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading organisation in the education assessment and accreditation industry. Founded in 2006, Cognia has established itself as a trusted partner for educational institutions, providing innovative solutions that enhance learning and improve educational outcomes. With a focus on assessment services, accreditation, and professional development, Cognia offers unique products designed to support schools and districts in their pursuit of excellence. Their comprehensive approach combines data-driven insights with tailored support, ensuring that educators can effectively meet the diverse needs of their students. Recognised for its commitment to quality and continuous improvement, Cognia serves a wide range of educational entities across the US and beyond, solidifying its position as a key player in the educational landscape.

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How does Cognia, 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.

24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research 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

Cognia, Inc.'s score of 24 is lower 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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Cognia, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Cognia, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 248,840 kg CO2e, with 116,730 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 132,110 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, there were no reported Scope 1 emissions. Within Scope 3, significant contributors included business travel (41,540 kg CO2e), employee commute (27,190 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (36,360 kg CO2e). Cognia has set long-term climate commitments aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company plans to measure and mitigate Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, with initial targets set for 2024. These commitments reflect a proactive approach to align with international climate goals. The emissions data is cascaded from Cognia, Inc. as a current subsidiary, indicating a structured approach to environmental accountability within its corporate family.

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2022
Scope 1
-
Scope 2
116,730
Scope 3
132,110

How Carbon Intensive is Cognia, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cognia, Inc.'s primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Cognia, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 53% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 31% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Business Travel
31%
Purchased Goods and Services
28%
Employee Commuting
21%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
10%
Waste Generated in Operations
6%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Cognia, 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.

Cognia, 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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