Coursera Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Benchmark
Coursera's score of 27 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Coursera's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Coursera reported total emissions of approximately 221,000 kg CO2e, comprising 71,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 150,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a decrease from 2023, where the total emissions were about 183,000 kg CO2e, indicating a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. In 2022, emissions were higher at 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 at 325,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Coursera has not set specific science-based targets (SBTi) or documented reduction initiatives. The emissions data is sourced directly from Coursera, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, as evidenced by their annual impact reports.
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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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Coursera's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Coursera has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
