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Coursera, Inc.

Common Name
Coursera
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Education & Training Services
Employees
1,307
Ticker
COUR
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Description
Coursera, Inc. is an online learning platform that provides education and skills training for individuals, businesses, universities, and government organizations. Coursera offers guided projects, cour...

Coursera's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Coursera completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Coursera has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024
Total Scope 1
71a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
150a
Total Scope 3
N/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
0.1022a
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a. Coursera's Impact Report 2024

Insights into Coursera's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Coursera amounted to 221 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Coursera's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2024020406080tCO2e
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Coursera's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Coursera were 71 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

What are Coursera's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Coursera reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 150 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

What methodology does Coursera use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Coursera reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Coursera's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202404080120160tCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Coursera’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Coursera reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 71 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 695 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.1 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Coursera's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2501,00020,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Benesse HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,552 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,713Scope 1 Intensity: 3.89 tCO2e/$MZain KSAYear: 2023Scope 1: 155,288 tCO2eRevenue: $M 203Scope 1 Intensity: 763.77 tCO2e/$MEdvantage Group HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 293 tCO2eRevenue: $M 271Scope 1 Intensity: 1.08 tCO2e/$MChina New Higher Education GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,554 tCO2eRevenue: $M 327Scope 1 Intensity: 10.86 tCO2e/$MWilmingtonYear: 2024Scope 1: 7 tCO2eRevenue: $M 124Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MCurro HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 243Scope 1 Intensity: 13.53 tCO2e/$MTurning Point BrandsYear: 2020Scope 1: 1,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 405Scope 1 Intensity: 4.89 tCO2e/$MTAL Education GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 428 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,491Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MNew Oriental Education & Technology GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,351 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,900Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MLegrand SAYear: 2025Scope 1: 45,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,146Scope 1 Intensity: 4.04 tCO2e/$MCogna EducacaoYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,769 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,199Scope 1 Intensity: 3.98 tCO2e/$MAcadeMediaYear: 2025Scope 1: 382 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,975Scope 1 Intensity: 0.19 tCO2e/$MSanomaYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,917 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,531Scope 1 Intensity: 1.90 tCO2e/$MXJ International HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 352 tCO2eRevenue: $M 552Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MYDUQS ParticipacoesYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,952 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,061Scope 1 Intensity: 5.61 tCO2e/$MIDP EducationYear: 2024Scope 1: 4 tCO2eRevenue: $M 690Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MChina Education GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,333 tCO2eRevenue: $M 859Scope 1 Intensity: 9.70 tCO2e/$MAfyaYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,192 tCO2eRevenue: $M 593Scope 1 Intensity: 5.38 tCO2e/$MChina East Education HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,744 tCO2eRevenue: $M 560Scope 1 Intensity: 19.19 tCO2e/$MKindercare Learning CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,492 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,663Scope 1 Intensity: 8.82 tCO2e/$MCovistaYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,886 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,788Scope 1 Intensity: 1.05 tCO2e/$MSkillsoftYear: 2024Scope 1: 423 tCO2eRevenue: $M 553Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MAmerican Public EducationYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,447 tCO2eRevenue: $M 601Scope 1 Intensity: 2.41 tCO2e/$MCourseraYear: 2024Scope 1: 71 tCO2eRevenue: $M 695Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$M

How does Coursera's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Coursera reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.89, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Coursera rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Coursera ranked 3 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Coursera among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

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