Public Profile

Cognition Financial Corporation

Cognition Financial Corporation, often referred to as Cognition, is a prominent player in the financial services industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2010, the company has established itself as a leader in providing innovative education financing solutions, catering primarily to students and educational institutions across the nation. Cognition's core offerings include student loan origination, servicing, and refinancing, distinguished by their commitment to customer-centric solutions and advanced technology. With a focus on enhancing the educational experience, Cognition has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with various universities and educational organisations, solidifying its market position. As a trusted name in education finance, Cognition continues to drive growth and innovation, making higher education more accessible for students nationwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Cognition Financial Corporation'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Cognition Financial Corporation's score of 23 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cognition Financial Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Cognition Financial Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available data on its carbon emissions, as no specific emissions figures have been reported. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined by the company. In the absence of concrete emissions data, it is essential to note that many organisations in the financial sector are increasingly focusing on sustainability and climate commitments. This trend often includes setting science-based targets for emissions reductions and engaging in initiatives aimed at minimising their carbon footprint. As such, Cognition Financial Corporation may be expected to align with industry standards in addressing climate change, although specific commitments or targets have not been disclosed at this time.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cognition Financial Corporation's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Cognition Financial Corporation is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Cognition Financial Corporation is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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