- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate change impacts
- Geopolitical instability
- Regulatory changes in destination countries
- Competition from other education service providers and English language tests
- Cybersecurity threats
- Managing regulatory and compliance risks across multiple countries
- Visa processing delays and higher visa rejection rates in some countries
- Lower demand for Canadian-bound testing from India due to visa issues and waning sentiment
- Reallocation of university marketing budgets from digital marketing to travel and events in the UK
IDP Education Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, IDP Education Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 44.9K tonnes CO2e (FY22). By scope: Scope 2: 14%; Scope 3: 86%. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
44.9K tonnes CO2e (FY22)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 14% |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 86% |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 44.9K tonnes CO2e (FY22) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Developed an emissions reduction plan focusing on strong governance, quality data, and education and engagement; became a signatory to the Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE) Accord.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Establish regional environment committees to explore emissions reduction opportunities; conduct initial climate risk assessment.
📅 Medium-term
- Gender balance in Global Leadership Team by 2027; gender balance in senior leaders by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Modern slavery preventionDuty of care and student outcomesSocial mobility and equality in educationDiversity and inclusionPolicy influence and advocacyClimate change resilienceResource managementCommunity investment and philanthropyAnti-bribery and fraudWellbeing, health and safetyCompliance in an international contextTalent attraction, development and retentionCulture, satisfaction and engagementCustomer satisfaction in a high-growth contextCybersecurity and data privacyBusiness credibility, integrity and ethicsDecarbonisation and energy efficiency