Public Profile

Powerschool

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

How does Powerschool's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

18

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Powerschool's score of 18 is lower than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

28%

Powerschool's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Powerschool reported total carbon emissions of approximately 370,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources, alongside about 206,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant reduction from 2019, where total emissions were about 2,343,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 343,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 2,236,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these reductions, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Powerschool. The company has not disclosed emissions data for 2022, indicating a potential gap in transparency regarding their ongoing climate commitments. Overall, while Powerschool has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

Add to project
20192020
Scope 1
343,000
00,000
Scope 2
2,236,000
000,000
Scope 3
1,692,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Powerschool is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

Other Organizations in Education Services

ESG Partners

US
Education Services
Updated 11 days ago

Connect Solutions Group

GB
Education Services
Updated 7 days ago

AB Enzymes

US
Education Services
Updated 11 days ago

Amip

US
Education Services
Updated 11 days ago

Mermagen & Associates

US
Education Services
Updated 5 days ago

IPAN GmbH

DE
Education Services
Updated 11 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers