Leading responsibly for a better planet
We recognise our responsibility to reduce our environmental impact and we are making progress on key commitments.
In 2024, we achieved reductions across both our location-based and market-based greenhouse gas emissions (5.3% and 5.9%, respectively), compared to 2023.
Our Approach
Net Zero
We are progressing towards net zero, as we transition from one of the world’s largest print publishers to a digitally-led organisation.
Pearson’s Climate Action Plan
We have published Pearson’s Climate Action Plan, and implemented an environmental management system for our products, operations, and supply chain.
Carbon Emissions
We recognise our biggest direct impact is carbon emissions from our use of energy, and we’re working hard to manage our operations responsibly.
Our Impact on the Planet
Building on a steep decarbonisation journey so far, we have refined our climate targets to better reflect the nature of an increasingly digitally-led business, and align with global milestones. In 2024, our new long-term targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), setting us on an externally-validated course to become a net zero organisation by 2050.
David Pitzely, VP, Enterprise Operations
Cinthia Nespoli, General Counsel and Executive Leader for Sustainability
David Pitzely, VP, Enterprise Operations
“Sustainability has become a key part of the way we work and the decisions we make, and we are aligning with like-minded partners that share our passion for making a global impact.”
Cinthia Nespoli, General Counsel and Executive Leader for Sustainability
“Learning is essential to help people adapt to the realities of climate change. Pearson has an important role to play in supporting global sustainability solutions, and we’re working to position the business to create maximum impact. We have aligned our long-term net zero target with the latest climate science, which will support us to drive more meaningful change for our communities and the planet.”