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Chalmers University of Technology

Chalmers University of Technology, commonly referred to as Chalmers, is a prestigious institution located in Gothenburg, Sweden (SE). Founded in 1829, it has established itself as a leader in engineering and technology education, with a strong emphasis on innovation and research. Chalmers operates primarily in the higher education sector, focusing on areas such as engineering, natural sciences, and architecture. The university is renowned for its cutting-edge research and collaboration with industry, offering unique programmes that blend theoretical knowledge with practical application. Notable achievements include its consistent ranking among the top technical universities in Europe, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education and research. Chalmers continues to play a pivotal role in advancing technology and sustainability, making significant contributions to both local and global communities.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Chalmers University of Technology'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.

36

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

Chalmers University of Technology's score of 36 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Chalmers University of Technology's reported carbon emissions

Chalmers University of Technology, headquartered in Sweden, reported significant carbon emissions in recent years. In 2018, the university's emissions totalled approximately 1,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 480,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. In 2019, emissions were notably lower, with Scope 1 emissions at about 570 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 810,000 kg CO2e. Chalmers has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 70% reduction in emissions by 2030 and striving for close-to-zero emissions by 2045. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions and reflect the university's commitment to sustainability and climate action. The university emphasises the importance of collaboration among all value chain actors to achieve these goals.

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20182019
Scope 1
1,702,000
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Scope 2
480,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. Chalmers University of Technology is headquartered in SE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Chalmers University of Technology is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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

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