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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.
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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 provider headquartered in the US, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2024. The company's Scope 1 emissions were 71,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were 150,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Coursera reported combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of 183,000 kg CO2e. For 2022, their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were 226,000 kg CO2e, and in 2021, these emissions were approximately 325,000 kg CO2e (including 145,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 180,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 purchased electricity). Coursera has disclosed Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2024 and 2021 but has not yet disclosed Scope 3 emissions. The company does not currently have any disclosed reduction targets or commitments such as SBTi or the Climate Pledge.
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Coursera’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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