Coursera
Coursera Inc., a leading online learning platform headquartered in the United States, was founded in 2012 by Stanford professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. The company operates globally, providing access to high-quality education across various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in massive open online courses (MOOCs), Coursera partners with top universities and organisations to offer a diverse range of courses, specialisations, and degrees. What sets Coursera apart is its commitment to delivering flexible, accessible learning experiences that cater to both individual learners and corporate clients. With millions of users worldwide, Coursera has established itself as a prominent player in the edtech industry, achieving significant milestones such as partnerships with prestigious institutions and the introduction of professional certificates. Its innovative approach to online education continues to reshape the landscape of lifelong learning.
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Coursera's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Coursera reported total carbon emissions of approximately 221,000 kg CO2e, comprising 71,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 150,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from 2023, where the total emissions were about 183,000 kg CO2e, indicating a positive trend in their climate impact management. In 2022, Coursera's emissions were approximately 226,000 kg CO2e, while in 2021, they reached about 325,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions from stationary combustion accounting for 145,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at 180,000 kg CO2e. This data illustrates a notable decrease in emissions over the years, particularly from 2021 to 2024. Despite these reductions, Coursera has not set specific science-based targets (SBTi) or documented reduction initiatives. Their emissions data is independently reported and does not cascade from any parent organisation. Coursera's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint aligns with industry standards, although further details on specific climate pledges or initiatives are not available.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 145,000 | - | - | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 325,000 | - | - | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Coursera 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.
