Chalmers University of Technology

Chalmers University of Technology, an education services provider based in SE, has reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34.3 billion kg CO2e for the year 2020. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

In 2020, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 40 million kg CO2e, primarily from stationary and mobile combustion. Scope 2 emissions amounted to about 74 million kg CO2e. The majority of Chalmers University of Technology's emissions in 2020 were attributed to Scope 3, totalling approximately 34.1 billion kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, the use of sold products was the largest contributor, with approximately 34 billion kg CO2e, followed by downstream transportation and distribution at about 112 million kg CO2e, and employee commute at approximately 30 million kg CO2e. Business travel contributed around 17 million kg CO2e.

The university has set ambitious climate targets. It aims for close to zero emissions by 2045, with a near-term goal of achieving approximately a 70% reduction in emissions by 2030. These targets cover all scopes and are applicable from 2020 for the near-term goal and from 2023 for the long-term net-zero objective.

Emissions data for Chalmers University of Technology is cascaded from its ultimate parent, Chalmers Tekniska Högskola Aktiebolag.