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Caltech

Caltech, officially known as Caltech RBY, is a prominent player in the technology and engineering sector, headquartered in ZA. Founded in 2005, the company has established itself as a leader in providing innovative solutions across various industries, including telecommunications, energy, and infrastructure development. With a strong operational presence in Southern Africa, Caltech is renowned for its cutting-edge products and services, particularly in project management and engineering consultancy. The company’s commitment to quality and sustainability sets it apart in a competitive market, earning it numerous accolades for excellence in service delivery. Caltech's strategic focus on technological advancement and customer-centric solutions has solidified its position as a trusted partner in the industry, making significant contributions to the region's economic growth and development.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Caltech'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.

11

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research 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

Caltech's score of 11 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Caltech's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Caltech reported carbon emissions of approximately 86,331,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions. This marks an increase from 2022, where emissions were about 63,074,000 kg CO2e, also solely from Scope 1. In 2020, Caltech's total emissions were approximately 29,693,000 kg CO2e for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, alongside 29,963,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Despite these figures, Caltech has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the institution. As a leading research university, Caltech's climate commitments are crucial in setting an example for sustainability in academia.

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Scope 1
29,693,000
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Scope 2
29,693,000
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Scope 3
29,963,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Caltech's primary industry is Research and development services (73), 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. Caltech is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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.

Caltech 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
Taking Reduction Action?

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