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Coursera

Coursera Inc., a leading online learning platform headquartered in the United States, was founded in 2012 by Stanford professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. The company operates globally, providing access to high-quality education across various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in massive open online courses (MOOCs), Coursera partners with top universities and organisations to offer a diverse range of courses, specialisations, and degrees. What sets Coursera apart is its commitment to delivering flexible, accessible learning experiences that cater to both individual learners and corporate clients. With millions of users worldwide, Coursera has established itself as a prominent player in the edtech industry, achieving significant milestones such as partnerships with prestigious institutions and the introduction of professional certificates. Its innovative approach to online education continues to reshape the landscape of lifelong learning.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Coursera'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.

41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Coursera's score of 41 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Coursera's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Coursera reported total emissions of approximately 221,000 kg CO2e, comprising 71,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 150,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a notable commitment to monitoring and minimising their environmental impact, particularly through their remote-first work model. In 2023, the company recorded emissions of about 183,000 kg CO2e, all from Scope 2, indicating a focus on reducing purchased electricity emissions, which accounted for 135,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw emissions of approximately 226,000 kg CO2e, again primarily from Scope 2. Coursera has set reduction targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aiming to achieve these reductions by 2025. Their commitment reflects a broader industry trend towards sustainability and carbon neutrality, aligning with global climate goals.

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Scope 2
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Coursera's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Coursera is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Coursera 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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