Cornell University

Cornell University, a leading education services provider in the US, is actively pursuing ambitious climate goals. For the year 2023, the university reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 141.7 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions from stationary combustion, amounting to about 133.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity, which were approximately 3.9 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data for 2023 was not disclosed.

Looking back, Cornell University reported total emissions of approximately 404.7 million kg CO2e for 2020 and 463.5 million kg CO2e for 2019, though detailed scope breakdowns for these years are not available. In 2008, the university reported Scope 1 emissions of about 172.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 87 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 56 million kg CO2e.

Cornell University has set a significant commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. While specific reduction targets for interim years are not detailed, the university is engaged in various initiatives to lower its environmental impact. Missing data points for Scope 3 emissions, including purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute, indicate areas for future reporting and reduction efforts.