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Coursera Inc., commonly referred to as Coursera, is a leading provider of online education services headquartered in the United States. Since its founding in 2012, the platform has grown to serve millions of learners worldwide, offering access to university-level courses, specialisations, and degrees across diverse disciplines. Its core offerings include high-quality video lectures, interactive assessments, and certificates from renowned institutions, making higher education more accessible and flexible.
Operating globally, Coursera has established a strong presence in North America, Europe, and beyond, partnering with top universities and industry leaders to deliver innovative learning experiences. Recognised for its significant impact on online education, Coursera has become a key player in the industry, continually expanding its offerings to meet the evolving needs of learners and organisations alike.
20
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-3 vs industry average
Coursera’s score of 20 is lower than 34% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.092
20182025
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Coursera's reported carbon emissions
Coursera, an education services company with headquarters in the US, reported approximately 221,000 kg CO2e in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for 2024. This figure represents about a 21% increase from 2023, when combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 183,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 226,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, Coursera reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 145,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 325,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data for any reported year. Coursera has no publicly available reduction targets or climate commitments.
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Coursera’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for Coursera yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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