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Industry Group:Publishing

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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.

SDG Transparency Score for Pearson PLC 
Low
0 - 3
Medium
4 - 6

8.0

High Impact
7 - 10
Last Score Update: 2023-07-01
What drives the score for Pearson PLC 
8.0

Environmental

8.0

Social

8.0

Governance

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Peer Group Comparison

RankCompanySDG Transparency Score Performance
1S&P Global Inc
8.7
High
2Wolters Kluwer NV
8.6
High
4HT Media Ltd
8.1
High
4DB Corp Ltd
8.1
High
6Pearson PLC
8.0
High
6Agora SA
8.0
High
6Artnet AG
8.0
High
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261Vjesnik dd
0.0
Low
261Youblast Global Inc
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.

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