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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Coursera's score of 23 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Coursera's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Coursera reported total emissions of approximately 183,000,000,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from about 226,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions data primarily reflects Scope 2 emissions, specifically from purchased electricity, which accounted for about 135,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, down from approximately 142,000,000,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Despite these reductions, Coursera has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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| Scope 2 | 142,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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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 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.
