Public Profile

Khan Academy

Khan Academy, a renowned educational non-profit organisation, is headquartered in the United States and operates globally, providing free online resources to learners of all ages. Founded in 2008 by Salman Khan, the platform has transformed the landscape of education through its innovative approach to personalised learning. Specialising in a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, science, and humanities, Khan Academy offers a unique blend of instructional videos, practice exercises, and a personalised learning dashboard. This allows students to learn at their own pace, making education accessible to millions worldwide. With notable achievements such as partnerships with institutions like the College Board and a significant user base, Khan Academy has established itself as a leader in the edtech industry. Its commitment to providing high-quality educational resources for free underscores its mission to empower learners everywhere.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Khan Academy'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.

23

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.

7

Industry Benchmark

Khan Academy'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.

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Khan Academy's reported carbon emissions

Khan Academy, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without concrete figures or commitments, it is challenging to assess their climate impact or initiatives. However, the organisation is part of a growing trend among educational platforms to address climate change and promote sustainability. As the industry evolves, it is expected that Khan Academy may adopt more defined climate commitments and reduction strategies in the future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Khan Academy's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Khan Academy is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Khan Academy 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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