Pearson PLC
Pearson's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Pearson 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Pearson has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Pearson's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Pearson amounted to 18,037 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Pearson decreased by 3.48%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Pearson's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Pearson's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Pearson were 4,095 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Pearson reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Pearson's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 62.64%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Pearson's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.56%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Pearson's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Pearson reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 13,942 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Pearson reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Pearson's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 51.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Pearson's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Pearson 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Pearson use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Pearson reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Pearson's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Pearson's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Pearson reported 233,471 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Pearson includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Pearson's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Pearson's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Pearson reported total Scope 3 emissions of 233,471 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 95.25% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.75% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Pearson reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Pearson's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 39.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Pearson's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Pearson 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Pearson disclose?
In 2024, Pearson reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Pearson's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Pearson's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 159,602 tCOâ‚‚e (67.97%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 24,707 tCOâ‚‚e (10.52%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 19,065 tCOâ‚‚e (8.12%)
Pearson's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Pearson's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Pearson reported a total carbon footprint of 251,508 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.33% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Pearson's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.83% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.54%.