Pearson
Pearson plc, a leading global education company headquartered in Great Britain, has been at the forefront of the learning industry since its founding in 1844. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Pearson focuses on providing innovative educational solutions that cater to diverse learning needs. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including textbooks, digital learning platforms, and assessment tools, all designed to enhance the educational experience. Notably, Pearson's commitment to personalised learning sets it apart, enabling students to learn at their own pace and style. As a prominent player in the education sector, Pearson has achieved significant milestones, including the development of cutting-edge online learning resources and partnerships with educational institutions worldwide. With a reputation for quality and innovation, Pearson continues to shape the future of education.
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Pearson's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Pearson reported total scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 2,280,000 kg CO2e, a significant reduction from previous years. In 2022, their emissions were about 5,671,000 kg CO2e, and in 2021, they were around 3,829,000 kg CO2e. This demonstrates a clear downward trend in their emissions, aligning with their commitment to sustainability. Pearson has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2050. They have committed to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut absolute scope 3 emissions, which include those from purchased goods and services, transportation, and product end-of-life, by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Long-term, Pearson aims for a 90% reduction in both scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, as well as a 90% reduction in scope 3 emissions. These targets are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, as outlined by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Pearson has maintained its climate neutral status for directly controlled operations since 2009, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental practices.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 115,548,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 31,055,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Pearson is participating in some 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.
