Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast, often referred to simply as Queen's, is a prestigious institution located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, within the United Kingdom. Founded in 1845, it has established itself as a leading research university, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation across various disciplines. The university operates primarily in the higher education sector, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Queen's is particularly noted for its strengths in research, engineering, and the humanities, making it a hub for intellectual growth and discovery. With a strong emphasis on employability and student experience, Queen's University Belfast has garnered recognition for its impactful research and community engagement. Its notable achievements include being a member of the Russell Group, which represents 24 leading UK universities committed to maintaining the highest research and teaching standards.
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Queen's University Belfast's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Queen's University Belfast reported total carbon emissions of approximately 86,145,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 15,605,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based) and about 70,541,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 breakdown reveals significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 37,326,000 kg CO2e), business travel (about 21,613,000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (approximately 7,375,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the university's emissions were slightly lower, with total emissions of about 71,268,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 and approximately 13,967,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 (market-based). The previous year, 2022, saw Scope 3 emissions of about 71,268,000 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel and employee commuting. Queen's University Belfast has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to achieve a 25% reduction in carbon emissions from commuting by 2028, as outlined in their Queen’s Travel Plan (2023-2028). This plan aims to address both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions related to commuting. The university's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Overall, Queen's University Belfast is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while addressing the challenges posed by its significant Scope 3 emissions.
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| 2019 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 78,914,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Queen's University Belfast 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.
