Chegg Sustainability Profile
Chegg, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading educational technology company that has transformed the way students learn and succeed. Founded in 2005, Chegg has established itself as a prominent player in the online education industry, offering a range of services including textbook rentals, homework help, and online tutoring. With a focus on enhancing the student experience, Chegg's core products, such as Chegg Study and Chegg Tutors, provide unique, on-demand academic support tailored to individual learning needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust user base and partnerships with educational institutions, solidifying its market position as a trusted resource for millions of students across the globe.
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Chegg's score of 35 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Chegg's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Chegg reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 46,304,700 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 266,838,540 kg CO2e. This data reflects their operations in India. For the previous year, 2023, Chegg's emissions were slightly higher, with Scope 1 at approximately 48,415,010 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 268,385,850 kg CO2e, also in India. Globally, in 2023, Chegg's total emissions amounted to approximately 29,273,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 262,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 831,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions significantly higher at around 28,180,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 20,874,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Chegg has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company does not currently disclose any climate pledges or significant reduction initiatives, which places it in a context where many industry peers are actively pursuing aggressive climate action plans. Overall, Chegg's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and reduction strategies to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 190,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 521,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Chegg's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Chegg's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and increased by approximately 4% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 74% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Chegg's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Chegg has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
