Pearson PLC 2020 AR2
The report outlines Pearson's performance and strategic transition to a digital-first, consumer-focused lifelong learning company in 2020. Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the company delivered sales and profits in line with revised expectations and launched its Sustainable Business Plan 2030. Key highlights include the issuance of a £350m social bond to support underserved learners and the validation of a science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. Pearson also reorganized its business into five new divisions to drive future growth and enhanced its reporting on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Company: Pearson PLC
Sector: Media & publishing
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2020
Type: AR2
Pages: 224
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Pearson PLC
Annual Report And Accounts
The report outlines Pearson's performance and strategic transition to a digital-first, consumer-focused lifelong learning company in 2020. Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the company delivered sales and profits in line with revised expectations and launched its Sustainable Business Plan 2030. Key highlights include the issuance of a £350m social bond to support underserved learners and the validation of a science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. Pearson also reorganized its business into five new divisions to drive future growth and enhanced its reporting on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Document Details
Report Year
2020
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
Fiscal Year
2020
Type
Annual Report with Sustainability Disclosures
Language
English
Pages
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Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Assurance
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Energy Consumption
Renewable Energy
Women on Board
Women in Management
Net Zero Target
Employees