Overall impact
A (83)

Commentary

Pearson is a leader for overall positive impact. With an 'A' rating of 83.0 for overall impact (96th percentile compared to all companies), Pearson ranks 1st out of 23 industry peers, ahead of Thomson Reuters, DallasNews Corporation, New Media Investment and 19 others. On top material causes for Pearson's industry (Media & Entertainment), Pearson performs well in Improved Mental Health (95.7 score), Fair Labor Practices (86.8), Reduced Availability of Weapons (88.8) and 12 other causes where it received an 'A' score and performs poorly in Reduced Use of tobacco (25.2 score) and Free, Secure Flow of Information (30.0).
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Company
Founded
1844
Employees
13,665
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Diversified Consumer Services
Sub-industry
Education Services
SASB industry
Media & Entertainment
Headquarters
United Kingdom
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PSO
Mission
To help people make progress in their lives through learning.
Description
Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, A levels, and international academic qualifications and associated courseware. 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 Workforce Skills segment offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Credly, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. The Higher Education segment engages in the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The company was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Pearson, based on its industry sub-industry Education Services. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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