Chegg
Chegg, Inc., commonly known as Chegg, is a prominent educational technology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2005, Chegg has established itself as a leader in the online learning industry, primarily serving students across North America. The company offers a diverse range of services, including textbook rentals, online tutoring, and study resources, which are designed to enhance the academic experience. Chegg's unique approach combines technology with personalised learning, making it a go-to platform for millions of students seeking academic support. Notable achievements include its significant market presence and a strong reputation for innovation in educational services. With a commitment to helping students succeed, Chegg continues to evolve, providing essential tools that cater to the needs of modern learners.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Chegg's score of 28 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Chegg's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Chegg reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,074,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 375,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 705,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Notably, Scope 3 emissions accounted for a significant portion, totalling about 26,996,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from the supply chain and other indirect sources. In 2021, Chegg's total emissions were approximately 621,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 255,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 365,000 kg CO2e. This marked a reduction from 2020, where total emissions were about 710,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 189,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 521,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Chegg has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within a context where many organisations are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon neutrality, yet Chegg's current commitments remain unclear.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 189,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 521,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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Chegg is committed to some 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.
