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Scholastic Corporation

Scholastic Corporation, a leading global publisher and distributor of children's books and educational materials, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1920, Scholastic has established itself as a cornerstone of the educational publishing industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products, including popular book series, educational resources, and digital learning tools, all designed to foster a love of reading and learning among children. Notable achievements include the publication of iconic series such as "Harry Potter" and "The Hunger Games," which have solidified Scholastic's market position as a trusted name in children's literature. With a commitment to promoting literacy and education, Scholastic continues to innovate and inspire young readers worldwide.

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28

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Scholastic Corporation's score of 28 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Scholastic Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Scholastic Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 462,971,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 14,270,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, accounted for about 13,064,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 435,637,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from the value chain. Despite the significant total emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives from Scholastic Corporation aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of specific climate commitments or science-based targets suggests a need for further action in addressing their environmental impact. As a major player in the publishing industry, Scholastic's emissions profile highlights the importance of sustainability efforts within the sector.

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2023
Scope 1
14,270,000
Scope 2
13,064,000
Scope 3
435,637,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Scholastic Corporation'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 Scholastic Corporation 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.

Scholastic Corporation 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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