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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Scholastic Corporation's score of 18 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Scholastic Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Scholastic Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 449,337,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 14,270,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and a significant 435,637,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 288,407,000 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 93,301,000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (around 5,286,000 kg CO2e). Despite the substantial emissions figures, 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 indicates a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. As a leading player in the publishing industry, Scholastic's climate actions will be crucial in addressing the broader environmental challenges faced by the sector.
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| 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 14,270,000 |
| Scope 2 | - |
| Scope 3 | 435,637,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Scholastic Corporation is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
