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Northwestern University

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Northwestern University, a prestigious private research institution, is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, with additional campuses in Chicago and Doha, Qatar. Founded in 1851, it has established itself as a leader in higher education, particularly in the fields of journalism, law, and business. Renowned for its interdisciplinary approach, Northwestern offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programmes, emphasising innovation and research. The university is distinguished by its commitment to experiential learning, fostering a unique environment that encourages collaboration across various disciplines. With a strong market position, Northwestern consistently ranks among the top universities in the United States, celebrated for its academic excellence and notable alumni. Its dedication to advancing knowledge and societal impact solidifies its reputation as a premier institution in the global education landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Northwestern University's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Northwestern University's score of 27 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Northwestern University's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Northwestern University reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 179,754,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This figure reflects a slight increase from 2021, when emissions were about 175,667,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, emissions have fluctuated, with 2020 emissions recorded at approximately 163,200,000 kg CO2e and 2019 at about 187,740,000 kg CO2e. Northwestern University has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2012 as the baseline year. Additionally, the university is committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint. The university's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Northwestern's ongoing efforts and commitments position it as a responsible institution in the fight against climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Northwestern University's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Northwestern University is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Northwestern University is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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