Chegg
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 41 is higher than 98% 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 in India. The company's global emissions for 2023 were approximately 29,273,000 kg CO2e, which included Scope 1 emissions of about 262,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 831,000 kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions of approximately 28,180,000 kg CO2e. Chegg has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As the organisation continues to grow, it will be essential for Chegg to establish clear and measurable goals to reduce its carbon footprint and align with industry standards 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 is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
