edX Sustainability Profile
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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 61% 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 2024, edX reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22.1 billion kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 22.1 billion kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 8.2 billion kg CO2e, broken down into categories such as processing of sold products (about 1.9 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 6.7 billion kg CO2e). Notably, there were no reported Scope 2 emissions. For the previous year, 2023, edX's total emissions were approximately 3.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 174.5 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 242.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 3.6 billion kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions figures, edX has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, edX Inc., which is part of a corporate family relationship with 2U, LLC, the source organization for CDP performance data. Overall, edX's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, with no specific reduction initiatives or targets currently in place.
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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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edX's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
edX has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
