edX
edX, officially known as edX Inc., is a leading online learning platform headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2012 by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), edX has rapidly evolved into a prominent player in the education technology industry, offering a diverse range of courses across various disciplines. With a focus on high-quality, accessible education, edX provides Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), MicroMasters programmes, and professional certificates. Its unique collaboration with top universities and institutions ensures that learners receive world-class content tailored to meet the demands of today’s job market. Recognised for its innovative approach to online learning, edX has reached millions of learners globally, solidifying its position as a trusted resource for professional development and lifelong learning.
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How does edX'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
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.
Industry Benchmark
edX's score of 32 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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edX's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, edX reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 174,516,800 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 242,156,100 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 3,559,753,300 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This data reflects a slight increase in emissions from 2022, where total emissions were about 3,900,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 171,034,200 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 219,480,800 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 3,496,144,400 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The emissions data for edX is cascaded from its parent company, edX Inc., which is a current subsidiary of 2U, LLC. This relationship influences the reported figures, particularly in the context of Scope 3 emissions, which are often the most significant for educational technology companies. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by edX. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests a need for further commitment to sustainability practices within the organisation. Overall, while edX's emissions data indicates a significant carbon footprint, the lack of clear reduction strategies highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate commitments and align with industry standards for sustainability.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 186,466,900 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 264,717,500 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
edX 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.
