ETH Zürich

ETH Zürich, an education services provider headquartered in Switzerland, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 181,000,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 6,606,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,657,000 kg CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions were substantial, with business travel accounting for 12,084,000 kg CO2e, employee commute for 33,000,000 kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services for 41,500,000 kg CO2e.

ETH Zürich has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions from its own operations by 2030. This target involves a reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 50% compared to a 2006 baseline. Furthermore, the institution aimed to reduce direct CO2 emissions on its Campus Hönggerberg by 50% by 2020 (equivalent to 4,600,000 kg CO2e per year from a 2006 baseline), through the implementation of an "Energy Concept Campus Hönggerberg" that utilises geothermal storage systems. Between 2006 and 2020, ETH Zürich reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by a combined 46%, with Scope 2 emissions decreasing by approximately 12%.