Pearson PLC 2016 AR2
The report highlights Pearson's performance in 2016, during which the company achieved a £275m cost reduction and invested over £700m in its product portfolio to drive digital transformation. Despite a challenging operating environment, particularly in the US higher education courseware market, digital and services revenues increased to 68% of total sales. In sustainability, the company maintained its climate-neutral status for directly controlled operations, achieving a 40% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions compared to a 2009 baseline. Additionally, Pearson launched its Sustainability Plan 2020, aligning its goals with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Company: Pearson PLC
Sector: Media & publishing
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2016
Type: AR2
Pages: 200
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Pearson PLC
Annual Report And Accounts
The report highlights Pearson's performance in 2016, during which the company achieved a £275m cost reduction and invested over £700m in its product portfolio to drive digital transformation. Despite a challenging operating environment, particularly in the US higher education courseware market, digital and services revenues increased to 68% of total sales. In sustainability, the company maintained its climate-neutral status for directly controlled operations, achieving a 40% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions compared to a 2009 baseline. Additionally, Pearson launched its Sustainability Plan 2020, aligning its goals with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Document Details
Report Year
2016
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2016 - Dec 31, 2016
Fiscal Year
2016
Published
Mar 14, 2017
Type
Annual Report with Sustainability Disclosures
Language
English
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