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ETH Zürich

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ETH Zürich, officially known as the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, is a prestigious institution located in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1855, it has established itself as a leader in engineering, technology, and natural sciences, attracting students and researchers from around the globe. With its headquarters in Zurich, ETH Zürich operates primarily in Europe, focusing on cutting-edge research and education. The institute is renowned for its innovative programmes in fields such as computer science, architecture, and environmental sciences. ETH Zürich's commitment to excellence is reflected in its numerous accolades, including consistently ranking among the top universities worldwide. Its unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application sets it apart, making it a pivotal player in shaping the future of technology and science.

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32

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

ETH Zürich's score of 32 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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ETH Zürich's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, ETH Zürich reported total carbon emissions of approximately 181,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 12,084 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,606 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 26,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (41,500 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (33,000 kg CO2e). ETH Zürich has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to cut direct CO2 emissions on its Campus Hönggerberg by 50% by 2020, which translates to a reduction of about 4,600 tonnes CO2e annually. This initiative is part of their "Energy Concept Campus Hönggerberg," leveraging geothermal storage systems to achieve these goals. The institution's commitment to sustainability is evident in its comprehensive emissions reporting and reduction strategies, aligning with industry standards for climate action. As of now, there are no SBTi targets or additional climate pledges disclosed. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that ETH Zürich independently manages its climate commitments and reporting.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
1,462,000
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Scope 3
18,530,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ETH Zürich's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 ETH Zürich is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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ETH Zürich 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
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