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Powerschool

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PowerSchool Group LLC, commonly known as PowerSchool, is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for K-12 education. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates extensively across North America and has a growing presence in international markets. Founded in 1997, PowerSchool has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of several educational technology firms, which has bolstered its product offerings. PowerSchool's core services include student information systems, learning management systems, and assessment tools, all designed to enhance educational outcomes and streamline administrative processes. Its unique integration capabilities and user-friendly interface set it apart in the competitive edtech landscape. With a strong market position, PowerSchool serves millions of students and educators, making it a trusted partner in the education sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Powerschool's score of 33 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Powerschool's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, PowerSchool reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 89,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 370,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 206,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to 2019, when total emissions were about 2,230,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 343,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,236,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,692,000 kg CO2e. PowerSchool has set a commitment to achieve a 50% reduction in emissions across all scopes by 2030, with an interim target set for 2023. This commitment aligns with their broader sustainability goals, although specific emissions data for 2022 is not disclosed. The company is actively working towards net-zero emissions, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action. As of now, there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent company, and all reported figures are directly from PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. The organisation's climate commitments reflect an industry-standard approach to addressing carbon emissions and contributing to global climate goals.

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20192020
Scope 1
343,000
00,000
Scope 2
2,236,000
000,000
Scope 3
1,692,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Powerschool's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Powerschool is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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.

Powerschool 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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