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updated 11 days ago

Concordia University

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Concordia University, a prominent institution in higher education, is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Established in 1974, it has rapidly evolved into a leading university known for its diverse academic offerings and innovative research initiatives. With a strong focus on arts, sciences, engineering, and business, Concordia serves a vibrant student body and is recognised for its commitment to experiential learning and community engagement. The university's unique blend of interdisciplinary programmes and cutting-edge facilities positions it as a key player in the Canadian education sector. Notable achievements include its ranking among the top universities in Canada and its emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility. Concordia University continues to shape the future of education, fostering a dynamic environment that encourages creativity and critical thinking.

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29

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

Concordia University's score of 29 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Concordia University's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Concordia University reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,800,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 21,970,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,682,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2021, when the university's total emissions were about 8,000,000 kg CO2e, with 536,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,717,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,620,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Concordia University has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies. The university's emissions data is independently reported and not cascaded from any parent organization. Overall, while Concordia University has made strides in tracking its carbon footprint, the lack of defined reduction commitments highlights an opportunity for further engagement in climate action and sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
536,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
7,717,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
1,620,000
0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Concordia 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 Concordia University is in CA, 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.

Concordia 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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