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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.
+1 vs industry average
Coursera’s score of 24 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
No reported emissions data is available for Coursera yet.
Coursera, an education services company headquartered in the US, does not have publicly available carbon emissions data. However, the company is committed to addressing its environmental impact. While no specific Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions figures for Coursera are available, the industry context for education services often involves emissions from energy consumption in offices and data centres, as well as indirect emissions from business travel and supply chains.
Coursera's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are not detailed in the provided data. However, there are reduction targets listed for the University of Southampton, which appears to be a related entity or a source of cascaded information. These targets include an absolute Scope 1 and 2 reduction target of 46% by 2030, against a 2015 baseline. Additionally, the University of Southampton aims for an 85% intensity reduction for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, from 0.075 tonnes CO2e/m2 GIA in 2015 to 0.011 tonnes CO2e/m2 GIA. A near-term intensity target for Scope 1 and 2 is also set at a 46% reduction by 2030, from 0.075 tonnes CO2e/m2 GIA in 2015 to 0.040 tonnes CO2e/m2 GIA. These targets are based on documents from the University of Southampton.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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