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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Scholastic Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Scholastic Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 450,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 14,270,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 431,732,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 435,637,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to previous years, while Scope 2 emissions showed a decrease from 2022 levels. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 642,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 119,588,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 312,144,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 642,008,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates fluctuations in emissions across the years, with notable reductions in Scope 2 emissions from 2021, where they were approximately 373,003,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Scholastic Corporation has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor its emissions across all scopes, focusing on improving its environmental impact in line with industry standards.
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Get Started| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 228,255,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 631,407,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
