Higher Education Funding Council for England

The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), an organisation in the education services industry based in GB, reported a total of approximately 411,000 kg CO2e in 2016. Of this, Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 126,900 kg CO2e from business travel and approximately 50,880 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined totalled approximately 293,000 kg CO2e for the same year.

In prior years, total emissions were approximately 418,000 kg CO2e in 2015, 463,000 kg CO2e in 2014, 459,000 kg CO2e in 2013, 401,000 kg CO2e in 2012, 461,000 kg CO2e in 2011, 469,000 kg CO2e in 2010, and 572,000 kg CO2e in 2009.

While specific reduction targets set by HEFCE are not detailed in the provided information, related entities within the education sector, such as the University of Southampton, have established targets. These include an absolute Scope 1 and 2 reduction target of 46% by 2030 against a 2015 baseline. Additionally, an intensity target aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 0.075 tonnes CO2e per square metre of Gross Internal Area (GIA) in 2015 to 0.040 tonnes CO2e/m2 GIA by 2030, representing a 46% reduction. A long-term intensity target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions aims for a 85% reduction by 2050.

Other entities, like Crest Nicholson, have committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and a net-zero target for all emissions associated with their value chain by 2045. They also aim to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions intensity by 55% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, with a further goal of 97% reduction by 2045. The HEFCE's data does not indicate any cascaded targets from a parent organisation.