Monash University

Monash University's reported carbon emissions

Monash University, an education services provider in Australia (AU), has reported its carbon emissions for recent years. In 2024, the university's total emissions were approximately 268,018,000 kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 23,879,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 17,162,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 157,523,000 kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2024 include purchased goods and services (approximately 112,158,000 kg CO2e) and employee commute (about 49,233,000 kg CO2e). In the preceding year, 2023, Monash University's total carbon emissions stood at approximately 373,889,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 23,981,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 20,926,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 264,680,000 kg CO2e. Notably, purchased goods and services were the largest component of Scope 3 emissions in 2023, amounting to approximately 167,926,000 kg CO2e. Earlier reporting indicates that in 2022, total emissions were approximately 104,418,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 22,961,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 37,922,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were reported as approximately 43,535,000 kg CO2e, with a significant portion attributed to investments. While specific reduction targets or achievements are not detailed in the provided reduction initiatives data, the university's consistent reporting across scopes indicates a commitment to transparency regarding its environmental impact. The data suggests a fluctuating trend in total emissions, with a notable increase from 2021 to 2023, followed by a decrease in 2024. The university's disclosures cover Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with detailed breakdowns for several Scope 3 categories, including employee commute and purchased goods and services. Intensity data is also provided, such as total emissions intensity per square metre of Gross Floor Area (GFA) for previous years, with values ranging from approximately 77.5 kg CO2e/m2 in 2021 to 134.5 kg CO2e/m2 in 2018.