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Pearson

Education ServicesUnited KingdomNYSE: PSO
Last verified 1 month agopearsoned.com

Pearson plc, commonly known as Pearson, is a leading provider of education services headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1844, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the global education industry, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and other regions.

Specialising in educational publishing, digital learning solutions, and assessment services, Pearson’s offerings are recognised for their innovation and quality. The company’s core products include textbooks, online courses, and testing programmes, which are widely used by students, educators, and institutions worldwide.

With a long history of advancing educational standards, Pearson holds a notable market position as one of the largest education service providers globally. Its commitment to transforming learning through technology and personalised solutions has cemented its reputation as a key leader in the education sector.

95
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+71 vs industry average

Pearson’s score of 95 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Intensity

Low

Education Services has below-average carbon intensity

Industry performance

0.092
20182025

The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018

Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028

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Reported emissions

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Pearson's reported carbon emissions

Pearson, a global education services company headquartered in GB, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2025, the company reported a total of approximately 253.7 million kg CO2e in emissions. This figure breaks down into approximately 3.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 11.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and approximately 250 million kg CO2e for Scope 3.

Pearson has set ambitious climate targets, including a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as a baseline. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company also aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Further demonstrating its dedication to climate action, Pearson has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by 2030 and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, both from a 2018 base year. Long-term, Pearson aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2050, aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario. The company is also a signatory to the Climate Pledge.

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Pearson’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

2 goals

2030

30% reduction in Scope 2

We aim to reduce our emissions intensity per employee by 30% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline.

Insufficient data30%

2030

62% reduction in total GHG

Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.

At risk48%

2040

50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity

Across purchased goods and services and logistics.

Behind target22%

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Scope 3 top emissions categories

10 of 15 categories disclosed
Business Travel10%
Employee Commuting7%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution5%
End-of-Life Treatment2%
Downstream Leased Assets2%
Fuel & Energy Activities1%
Franchises1%
Waste Generated in Operations0%
Business Travel10%
Employee Commuting7%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution5%
End-of-Life Treatment2%
Downstream Leased Assets2%
Fuel & Energy Activities1%
Franchises1%
Waste Generated in Operations0%

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Climate initiatives

SCIENCE BASED TARGETS

Science Based Targets Initiative

2030 targetSee details
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CDP

Carbon Disclosure Project

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THE CLIMATE PLEDGE

The Climate Pledge

Signed 2022See details
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United Nations Global Compact

UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative

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RE 100

RE 100

2018 targetSee details
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Climate Action 100+

Climate Action 100

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pearson’s sustainability data and climate commitments

Pearson has set ambitious climate targets, including a commitment to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 50% by around 2030, using 2018 as a baseline. Additionally, the company aims for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by about 2050. For Scope 3, Pearson plans to cut its upstream and downstream emissions by approximately 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2050, aligning with a 1.5°C warming scenario and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These targets demonstrate a strong long-term climate commitment.

Data year: 2025

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