Imperial College London
Imperial College London, often referred to simply as Imperial, is a prestigious institution located in the heart of London, GB. Founded in 1907, it has established itself as a leader in science, engineering, medicine, and business education. With a strong emphasis on research and innovation, Imperial is renowned for its cutting-edge contributions to various fields, including healthcare, technology, and environmental science. The college offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, distinguished by its commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world application. Imperial's unique approach to education fosters a culture of entrepreneurship and critical thinking, positioning it among the top universities globally. Notable achievements include consistently ranking within the top ten universities worldwide, reflecting its strong market position and influence in academia and industry alike.
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Imperial College London's score of 27 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Imperial College London's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Imperial College London reported total carbon emissions of approximately 240,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 37,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct fuel combustion, and 14,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, associated with purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 190,000,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions such as business travel and employee commuting. In 2022, the total emissions were slightly higher at approximately 264,017,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 44,995,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 10,250,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 208,832,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant contribution from indirect sources. Despite these figures, Imperial College London has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the institution. Overall, the college's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions to achieve meaningful climate commitments.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 21,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 15,454,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 163,041,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Imperial College London is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
