Kings College London

King's College London is committed to climate action, with a stated goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2025 for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as business travel and operational building emissions within Scope 3. The university has also set a long-term target to reduce emissions by 100% by 2050.

Recent emissions data indicates the following:

For the reporting year 2025, King's College London reported total emissions of approximately 135.7 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 9.6 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of approximately 8.4 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for business travel were around 11.1 million kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services accounted for approximately 205 million kg CO2e.

In 2024, total emissions were approximately 134.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 9.8 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at roughly 9.3 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for business travel were approximately 14.7 million kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services were about 201 million kg CO2e.

The university also reported a reduction target of 25% for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, and 50% by 2030, based on a 2018-19 baseline. Additionally, a target to reduce energy emissions by at least 50% by 2025 from the same baseline has been set. Emissions data from 2018 shows Scope 1 and 2 totals of approximately 32.9 million kg CO2e. Prior to this, in 2014, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 42.6 million kg CO2e. Emissions in 2005/2006 were around 52.4 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2.

The institution's sustainability reports are available, with a mention of missing data points for employee commute within Scope 3 emissions.