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updated 5 months ago

Carnegie Mellon University

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Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), a prestigious research institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is renowned for its innovative contributions to education and technology. Founded in 1900, CMU has established itself as a leader in various fields, including computer science, engineering, and the arts, consistently ranking among the top universities globally. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, CMU offers unique programmes that blend technical expertise with creative problem-solving. Its notable achievements include pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, positioning the university at the forefront of these rapidly evolving industries. As a hub for research and development, Carnegie Mellon University continues to shape the future of education and technology, making significant impacts both nationally and internationally.

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How does Carnegie Mellon University'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.

23

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

Carnegie Mellon University's score of 23 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Carnegie Mellon University's reported carbon emissions

Carnegie Mellon University, headquartered in the US, currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. The university has not disclosed any commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. As such, there are no specific figures or scopes of emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3) to report. In the absence of concrete emissions data or reduction initiatives, it is important to note that many institutions are increasingly focusing on sustainability and climate action. Carnegie Mellon University may be part of this broader trend, but specific commitments or achievements in carbon reduction have not been detailed.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Carnegie Mellon University'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 Carnegie Mellon University 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.

Carnegie Mellon University 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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