Duke University
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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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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| Scope 1 | 108,276,000 |
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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.
