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updated 6 months ago

University of New Mexico

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The University of New Mexico (UNM), located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a prominent public research university established in 1889. As a leader in higher education, UNM serves a diverse student body across various operational regions, including the broader Southwestern United States. Renowned for its comprehensive academic offerings, UNM excels in fields such as health sciences, engineering, and the arts, providing unique programmes that integrate research and community engagement. The university has achieved significant milestones, including its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and diversity. With a strong emphasis on innovation and research, UNM consistently ranks among the top universities in the nation, making substantial contributions to both local and global communities. Its dedication to academic excellence and social impact solidifies its position as a key player in the educational landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does University of New Mexico's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

University of New Mexico's score of 26 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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University of New Mexico's reported carbon emissions

The University of New Mexico has not provided specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of available figures. However, the institution has set ambitious reduction targets aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The University has committed to reducing carbon emissions by 20 per cent per square foot for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a target completion date of 2020. This initiative began in 2014 and reflects a significant commitment to improving energy efficiency and sustainability on campus. Currently, there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent organisation, and the University operates independently in its climate commitments. The absence of specific emissions figures highlights the need for ongoing transparency and reporting in line with industry standards.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. University of New Mexico's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for University of New Mexico is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

University of New Mexico is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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