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Duke University

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Duke University, a prestigious private research institution located in Durham, North Carolina, is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation. Founded in 1838, Duke has evolved into a leading player in higher education, with a strong emphasis on research, healthcare, and public policy. The university's core offerings include a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programmes, distinguished by their interdisciplinary approach and cutting-edge research initiatives. Duke's notable achievements include consistently ranking among the top universities in the United States and its significant contributions to medical research through the Duke University Health System. With a global reach and a vibrant campus community, Duke University continues to shape the future of education and research, making it a prominent institution in the academic landscape.

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How does Duke 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.

25

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Duke University's score of 25 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Duke University's reported carbon emissions

In 2017, Duke University reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions from stationary combustion amounting to approximately 108,276,000 kg CO2e. The university is actively pursuing climate commitments aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. Duke has set a near-term target to achieve a 20% reduction in energy consumption in existing campus buildings by 2024. This initiative includes strategies such as HVAC optimisation, building retro-commissioning, and the installation of energy-efficient technologies like LED lighting. Looking towards the future, Duke University has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning its reduction targets with the latest climate science. This long-term goal encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability. Duke's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the university independently tracks and reports its carbon emissions and climate initiatives.

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108,276,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Duke 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 Duke 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.

Duke 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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