Scholastic Corporation (SCHL)

Environment story

Scholastic discloses minimal environmental data. No Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions reported; no net-zero target or decarbonization initiatives disclosed. The company publishes and distributes paper-based children's books, implying significant supply-chain and product-use emissions (paper production, transportation, end-of-life disposal), but these remain undisclosed. No renewable energy commitments or sustainability investments documented. Absence of disclosed climate strategy, carbon footprint measurement, or emissions reduction targets results in substantial deductions. The 10-K contains no environmental controversies, regulatory fines, or resource-related litigation flagged.

Social story

Scholastic reports 7,090 total employees (75% full-time, 14% part-time, 11% seasonal) as of May 31, 2025. No executive compensation ratio (CEO-to-median-worker pay) disclosed in the 10-K excerpt. No documented union suppression activities or major strikes within 24 months identified. Leadership diversity metrics (executive/board composition by gender or race) are not explicitly disclosed in the provided materials; proxy statement reference indicates diversity data may be in Part III. No supply-chain human-rights audits, conflict minerals policies, or labor-rights controversies mentioned. The company emphasizes workplace culture, inclusive environment, and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, ESPP, volunteer hours). Learning and development programs and compliance training (ethics, integrity, information security) are documented. No modern slavery statement, living-wage commitment, or high-risk-geography labor assessments disclosed.

Governance story

Scholastic has a dual-class share structure: Common Stock and Class A Stock (both $0.01 par value). As of June 30, 2025, 24,221,581 shares of Common Stock and 828,100 shares of Class A Stock were outstanding. The 10-K does not disclose voting rights per share class, but dual-class structures typically grant Class A disproportionate voting power, penalizing governance independence. Board independence percentage is not disclosed in the excerpt provided. Peter Warwick is President and CEO (since 2021) and also a Board member (since 2014), indicating potential management-board interlock. No annual lobbying expenditures, PAC contributions, or active litigation targeting environmental deregulation or consumer protection disclosed. No significant antitrust proceedings, consumer-safety fines, or SEC consent decrees mentioned. The company is a 'large accelerated filer' and attests to effectiveness of internal controls under Sarbanes-Oxley 404(b).

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