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Coursera, a leading online learning platform headquartered in the United States, has transformed the landscape of education services since its founding in 2012. With a focus on providing accessible, high-quality courses from top universities and institutions, Coursera operates globally, reaching millions of learners across various regions.
Specialising in online courses, specialisations, and degree programmes, Coursera stands out for its partnerships with prestigious educational institutions, offering unique content that combines academic rigor with practical skills. The platform has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of professional certificates and a robust mobile app, enhancing user engagement and learning flexibility.
Recognised as a pioneer in the edtech industry, Coursera continues to lead the market, empowering individuals and organisations to upskill and adapt in an ever-evolving job landscape.
24
DitchCarbon score
+1 vs industry average
Coursera’s score of 24 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.092
20182025
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for Coursera yet.
Coursera's reported carbon emissions
As Coursera, an education services provider based in the US, has not publicly disclosed its direct carbon emissions data, we will focus on its climate commitments.
The provided information indicates climate commitments made by the University of Southampton, which are not directly attributable to Coursera. These targets include:
- An absolute Scope 1 and 2 reduction target of 46% by 2030, against a 2015 baseline.
- A Scope 1 and 2 intensity target to reduce emissions from 0.075 kg CO2e/m2 GIA in 2015 to 0.040 kg CO2e/m2 GIA by 2030, representing a 46% reduction.
- A long-term Scope 1 and 2 intensity target to reduce emissions from 0.075 kg CO2e/m2 GIA in 2015 to 0.011 kg CO2e/m2 GIA by 2050, equating to an 85% reduction.
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Coursera’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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