Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen's reported carbon emissions

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen University), headquartered in Germany, is an institution within the Education services (80) industry. For the reporting year 2020, RWTH Aachen University reported total emissions of approximately 63,478 kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of approximately 28,330 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 34,043 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions for this year were reported as approximately 1,155 kg CO2e. In 2019, the university's total emissions were approximately 64,814 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 26,902 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 31,311 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2019 totalled approximately 6,601 kg CO2e. Total emissions for 2018 were approximately 55,545 kg CO2e, consisting of approximately 28,809 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 21,890 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions for 2018 were approximately 4,846 kg CO2e. In 2017, the reported total emissions were approximately 53,756 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 24,976 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 28,780 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for 2017. For 2016, total emissions were approximately 58,040 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 24,259 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 33,781 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for 2016. RWTH Aachen University has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments at this time. However, the university does report on its climate-related performance, with a focus on Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions where data is available. The institution has made efforts to report on various emission categories, including stationary combustion for Scope 1 and purchased electricity and heat for Scope 2. For Scope 3, reported categories include business travel and purchased goods and services. Areas identified as missing data points include employee commute and purchased goods and services in some reporting years.