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updated 6 months ago

Skillsoft

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Skillsoft, officially known as Skillsoft Corporation, is a leading provider of digital learning solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1998, the company has established itself as a key player in the e-learning industry, focusing on corporate training and professional development. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations globally, Skillsoft offers a diverse range of products, including online courses, compliance training, and leadership development programmes. What sets Skillsoft apart is its extensive library of high-quality content, featuring courses from renowned experts and thought leaders. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the acquisition of SumTotal Systems and the launch of its Percipio platform, which enhances user engagement through personalised learning experiences. Skillsoft's commitment to innovation and excellence has solidified its position as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to upskill their workforce and drive business success.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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

Skillsoft's score of 34 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Skillsoft's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Skillsoft reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 291,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,086,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 4,921,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses business travel (2,811,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (1,411,000 kg CO2e). Skillsoft has set ambitious near-term targets to address its carbon footprint. The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2022 as the base year. Additionally, Skillsoft aims to achieve a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Skillsoft's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the professional services sector, demonstrating a clear strategy to mitigate its environmental impact while enhancing corporate responsibility.

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2023
Scope 1
291,000
Scope 2
1,086,000
Scope 3
4,222,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Skillsoft's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Skillsoft is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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