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NYU

New York University (NYU), a prestigious institution of higher education, is headquartered in the vibrant city of New York, USA. Founded in 1831, NYU has grown to become one of the largest private universities in the United States, with a strong global presence, including campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. Renowned for its diverse academic offerings, NYU excels in various fields such as arts, sciences, business, and law, providing students with a unique blend of rigorous education and real-world experience. The university's commitment to research and innovation has positioned it as a leader in higher education, consistently ranking among the top universities worldwide. With a rich history of notable alumni and groundbreaking contributions to society, NYU continues to shape the future of education and influence global discourse.

DitchCarbon Score

How does NYU'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.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

NYU's score of 18 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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NYU's reported carbon emissions

New York University (NYU) has demonstrated a commitment to addressing climate change through its emissions reporting and sustainability initiatives. The most recent emissions data available indicates a trend in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity, measured in GHG emissions per square foot, with values decreasing from approximately 14.97 kg CO2e/ft² in 2006 to about 9.07 kg CO2e/ft² in 2019. This reflects a significant reduction in emissions intensity over the years, showcasing NYU's efforts to improve its environmental performance. While specific absolute emissions figures for each year are not provided, the consistent decrease in emissions intensity suggests that NYU is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint. However, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, NYU's focus on reducing GHG emissions intensity aligns with broader industry standards for climate action, although further transparency regarding absolute emissions and specific reduction targets would enhance their climate commitments.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. NYU's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is 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 NYU 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.

NYU 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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