Durham University

Durham University's reported carbon emissions

Durham University's carbon emissions for the 2024 reporting year totalled approximately 25.2 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 12.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 8.2 million kg CO2e (primarily from purchased electricity), and Scope 3 emissions of around 4.3 million kg CO2e, which encompasses business travel and waste generated in operations. For the 2023 reporting year, Durham University's total emissions were approximately 24 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 13.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 for around 8 million kg CO2e (purchased electricity), and Scope 3 for approximately 2.7 million kg CO2e (including business travel and waste). In 2019, total emissions stood at approximately 30.3 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 13.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 10.2 million kg CO2e (purchased electricity), and Scope 3 at around 5.7 million kg CO2e (business travel and waste). Durham University has set ambitious climate commitments. The university aims for Net Zero on campus by 2035. Specifically, they target a 100% reduction in Scope 2 electricity use against a 2018 baseline by 2034/35. For Scope 1 emissions, which cover gas, fleet, fuel, and F-gas, a 67% reduction against the 2018 baseline is targeted by 2034/35. Furthermore, Durham University aims for a 46% reduction in emissions by 2030, aligning with the Paris Agreement. They intend to reduce directly controlled Scope 1 and 2 emissions as close to zero as possible, offsetting any remaining emissions through active removal.