OpenClassrooms Sustainability Profile
OpenClassrooms, a leading online education platform, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly established itself in the edtech industry, focusing on providing high-quality, accessible learning experiences. OpenClassrooms offers a diverse range of courses, including technology, business, and design, with a unique emphasis on project-based learning and mentorship. This approach not only enhances skill acquisition but also prepares learners for real-world challenges. Recognised for its innovative educational model, OpenClassrooms has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major universities and corporations. Its commitment to making education accessible has positioned it as a key player in the online learning market, empowering thousands of students to advance their careers.
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OpenClassrooms's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, OpenClassrooms reported total carbon emissions of approximately 989,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, and a significant 987,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals that business travel accounted for about 150,000 kg CO2e, employee commuting contributed around 7,000 kg CO2e, the use of sold products was responsible for approximately 593,000 kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services added about 141,000 kg CO2e. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, OpenClassrooms has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor do they have any climate pledges documented. The organisation's carbon footprint per paying student was reported as 30.5 kg CO2e in 2023, a slight decrease from the initial carbon footprint of 34.0 kg CO2e per paying student in 2020. OpenClassrooms does not inherit emissions data from any parent organisation, indicating that their emissions reporting is independent. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions disclosures, although it currently lacks formal reduction commitments or targets.
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| 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - |
| Scope 2 | 2,000 |
| Scope 3 | 987,000 |
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OpenClassrooms's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.
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OpenClassrooms'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.
OpenClassrooms 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.
