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Dalhousie University, often referred to simply as Dal, is a prestigious institution located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Founded in 1818, it stands as one of the oldest universities in the country, offering a diverse range of educational services across various disciplines. With a strong emphasis on research and innovation, Dalhousie serves a broad operational region, attracting students from across Canada and around the globe.
The university is renowned for its core offerings in arts, sciences, engineering, and health professions, distinguished by a commitment to experiential learning and community engagement. Dalhousie's notable achievements include its recognition as a leader in research funding and its vibrant campus life, which fosters a collaborative environment. As a key player in the education services industry, Dalhousie University continues to shape the future of higher education in Canada.
25
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+2 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Low
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.092
20182025
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2023
2020202120222023
Reported emissions
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Dalhousie University's reported carbon emissions
Dalhousie University, located in Canada and operating in the Education services sector (80), reported a total of approximately 57.5 million kg CO2e for the 2023 reporting year. This figure represents a consolidated total for their emissions.
The university's sustainability efforts include a focus on campus operations, as evidenced by their Sustainability Progress Report for Campus Operations 2023-24. While specific, granular emissions data for Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 categories are not detailed in the provided information, Dalhousie University is actively engaged in tracking and reporting its environmental impact. The available data indicates that while the total emissions are reported, specific breakdowns for individual scope components are marked as missing.
Dalhousie University has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets aligned with initiatives like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Climate Pledge in the provided data. Their climate commitments are primarily reflected in their ongoing efforts to monitor and report on campus operations' sustainability.
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Dalhousie University’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for Dalhousie University yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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