Leading responsibly for a better planet
We recognise our responsibility to reduce our environmental impact and we are making progress on key commitments.
In 2023, we achieved a 16% reduction in carbon emissions vs 2022.
Our Ambition
Net Zero
We are progressing towards net zero, as we transition from one of the world’s largest print publishers to a digital-first organisation with a more environmentally beneficial product portfolio.
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
We assessed the carbon footprint of our English language learning app, Mondly, to better understand the environmental impact of our digital products. Our findings show emissions from digital products such as Mondly are much lower compared to traditional print language learning books.
David Pitzely, VP, Enterprise Operations
Suha Yassin, Director, Pearson School Qualifications
David Pitzely, VP, Enterprise Operations
“Sustainability has become a key part of the way we work and the decisions we make. We’ve cut our hosting energy consumption by more than 50% in just 18 months, and we’ve aligned with like-minded partners that share our passion for making a global impact”
Suha Yassin, Director, Pearson School Qualifications
“In the UK, we are committed to supporting schools in their mission to become more sustainable and in helping to shape a future generation of sustainably minded, global citizens. We have launched an Ask the Expert series, a Sustainability & Climate Change route through our Extended Project Qualification, and a series of webinars, roundtables, and blogs that engage environmentalists and experts on topics that matter most to students and teachers”