Queen's University
Queen's University, often referred to simply as Queen's, is a prestigious institution located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1841, it has established itself as a leader in higher education, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, engineering, and business. With a strong emphasis on research and innovation, Queen's University is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. The university's unique blend of rigorous academic programmes and vibrant campus life has earned it a prominent position in the Canadian education sector. Notable achievements include consistently high rankings in national and international assessments, reflecting its dedication to fostering a transformative learning environment.
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Queen's University's score of 23 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Queen's University's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Queen's University reported total carbon emissions of approximately 38,943,000 kg CO2e, comprising 35,612,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 3,173,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the university's Scope 1 emissions included about 1,502,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions. The university has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, with GHG emissions per 100 m² of campus building floor space decreasing from 52.2 kg CO2e in 2021 to 50.2 kg CO2e in 2022. However, there are currently no specified reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Queen's University continues to focus on sustainability and climate action, reflecting a commitment to reducing its environmental impact while enhancing campus infrastructure.
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Add to project| 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | 35,612,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,173,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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Queen's University is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
