Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology's reported carbon emissions

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US, within the education services industry, has reported emissions data for several years. For the reporting year 2024, MIT reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 200.2 million kg CO2e. This total comprises Scope 1 emissions, including mobile combustion at about 169.7 million kg CO2e and fugitive emissions at approximately 7.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at about 14.5 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 4.2 million kg CO2e, specifically from upstream leased assets, with additional emissions from fuel and energy-related activities amounting to about 0.6 million kg CO2e. Certain Scope 3 categories, such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute, were not disclosed for this period. In 2015, MIT reported total emissions of approximately 201.0 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 156.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 36.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 7.7 million kg CO2e. MIT has stated a commitment to a 32% reduction in campus GHG emissions by 2030, referencing its 2015 baseline. Furthermore, MIT is committed to designing buildings that transition with a decarbonising grid, aiming to lead by example with investments to prepare its Volpe buildings for an electric future. This includes anticipating future reductions in grid emissions through increased renewable energy sources. The provided data does not indicate any cascaded emissions data from a parent or related organisation.