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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Queen's 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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Queen's University's score of 31 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Queen's University's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Queen's University reported total carbon emissions of approximately 38,785,000 kg CO2e, comprising 35,612,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 3,173,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the Scope 1 emissions included about 1,502,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions. The university has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a carbon footprint that is 25% below the MSCI All Country World Index by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This target reflects a significant effort to reduce their carbon intensity, particularly in their investment portfolios, with a goal to maintain a public equity portfolio with at least 25% lower carbon emissions than the benchmark by the end of 2030. Queen's University is actively working towards these reduction targets, which are part of their broader sustainability initiatives. The university's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 35,612,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,173,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
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.
Queen's 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.
