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Media Production
US
updated 6 months ago

Pearson Education, Inc.

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Pearson Education, Inc., a leading global education company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1844, Pearson has evolved significantly, becoming a key player in the education industry, focusing on digital learning, assessment, and educational content. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including textbooks, online courses, and assessment tools, all designed to enhance learning experiences. What sets Pearson apart is its commitment to innovation, leveraging technology to create personalised learning solutions that cater to the needs of students and educators alike. With a strong market position, Pearson has achieved notable milestones, such as the successful integration of digital platforms that support millions of learners worldwide. As a trusted name in education, Pearson continues to shape the future of learning through its comprehensive offerings and dedication to educational excellence.

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How does Pearson Education, Inc.'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.

98

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Pearson Education, Inc.'s score of 98 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pearson Education, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Pearson plc

Pearson Education, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. However, the company is part of a corporate family that includes Pearson plc, from which it inherits various climate commitments and initiatives. Pearson plc has set ambitious climate targets, including commitments to reduce emissions in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These targets are cascaded down to Pearson Education, Inc. as a current subsidiary. The initiatives include participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), RE100, and the Race to Zero campaign, all aimed at enhancing sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. While specific emissions figures for Pearson Education, Inc. are not disclosed, the overarching commitments from Pearson plc reflect a strong dedication to addressing climate change and reducing environmental impact across its operations.

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Scope 1
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
115,548,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
00,000
Scope 3
31,055,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pearson Education, Inc.'s primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. This request for Pearson Education, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Pearson Education, Inc. is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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