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Johns Hopkins University (JHU), America's first research university, was established in 1876. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, JHU is a global leader in education services, renowned for its pioneering contributions to higher education, research, and healthcare.
As a distinguished institution, Johns Hopkins offers world-class undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a vast array of disciplines. Its unique model emphasises inquiry-based learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering groundbreaking discoveries in medicine, science, engineering, and the arts.
Consistently ranked among the foremost universities globally, JHU excels in academic excellence and innovation. It is particularly known for its transformative medical research and public health initiatives, which have significantly impacted global understanding and treatment of disease.
23
DitchCarbon score
0 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Low
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.092
20182025
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Johns Hopkins University's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Johns Hopkins University reported total carbon emissions of approximately 152 million kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The breakdown includes about 30.4 million kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 6.1 million kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and approximately 53.2 million kg CO2e from stationary combustion under Scope 1. For Scope 2, emissions from purchased electricity accounted for about 57.8 million kg CO2e, with additional contributions from purchased steam (approximately 24.3 million kg CO2e) and purchased cooling (about 7.6 million kg CO2e).
Johns Hopkins University has set an ambitious target to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, with this commitment starting in 2023. This long-term goal encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting the institution's dedication to sustainability and climate action.
The university's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the figures are independently reported. Overall, Johns Hopkins University is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its sustainability initiatives.
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Johns Hopkins University’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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