TAL Education Group, commonly referred to as TAL, is a leading player in the education technology sector, headquartered in Beijing, China. Founded in 2003, TAL has established itself as a prominent provider of K-12 after-school tutoring services, primarily operating across major cities in China, including Shanghai and Guangzhou. The company offers a diverse range of educational products and services, including online and offline tutoring, personalised learning solutions, and innovative educational content. TAL's unique approach combines technology with expert teaching, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, TAL Education Group has achieved significant milestones, including a successful IPO in 2010 and recognition for its commitment to educational excellence. As a trusted name in the industry, TAL continues to shape the future of learning in China and beyond.
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In 2023, TAL Education Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,549,720 kg CO2e, comprising 1,110,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 12,822,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company has consistently reported zero emissions under Scope 1 across all years. Comparatively, in 2022, TAL's emissions were about 11,140,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3) and 1,104,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2). The 2021 figures showed a reduction in Scope 2 emissions to approximately 1,629,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 4,555,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, the company reported 1,798,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 7,280,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Despite these figures, TAL Education Group has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment in their sustainability strategy. The absence of defined reduction initiatives suggests that while emissions are being tracked, a structured approach to reducing them may still be in development.
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2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | - |
Scope 2 | 1,798,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 7,280,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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TAL Education Group 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.