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Pearson PLC in the Publishing industry gained a UN SDG ESG Transparency Score of 8.0; made up of an environmental score of 8.0, social score of 8.0 and governance score of 8.0.
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Peer Group Comparison
Rank | Company | SDG Transparency Score ⓘ | Performance |
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1 | Pearson PLC | 8.0 | High |
1 | Bonhill Group PLC | 8.0 | High |
1 | Atom Empreendimentos e Participacoes SA | 8.0 | High |
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191 | Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co Ltd | 0.0 | Low |
191 | e-Kiosk SA | 0.0 | Low |
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Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications. The Virtual Learning segment provides virtual schools and online program management services. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Higher Education segment provides the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The Workforce Skills offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. Pearson plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.