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Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, commonly known as RWTH Aachen University, is a prestigious institution located in Aachen, Germany. Founded in 1870, RWTH has established itself as a leader in the education services industry, particularly in engineering and technology disciplines. The university serves a diverse student body, attracting talent from across the globe, and is renowned for its cutting-edge research and innovation.
With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, RWTH Aachen offers a wide range of programmes, including engineering, natural sciences, and humanities. Its unique approach to education combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing students for the demands of the modern workforce. The university consistently ranks among the top technical universities in Europe, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and impactful research.
-5 vs industry average
Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen’s score of 18 is lower than 32% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, an Education services provider based in Germany, reported approximately 63,478 metric tonnes CO2e in total carbon emissions for 2020. This total comprised around 28,330 metric tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 34,043 metric tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and about 1,155 metric tonnes CO2e from Scope 3.
In 2019, the university's total emissions were approximately 64,814 metric tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 26,902 metric tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 31,311 metric tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 6,601 metric tonnes CO2e. For 2018, total emissions were roughly 55,545 metric tonnes CO2e, including approximately 28,809 metric tonnes CO2e for Scope 1, about 21,890 metric tonnes CO2e for Scope 2, and around 4,846 metric tonnes CO2e for Scope 3.
The institution has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or climate commitments, such as those validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), nor is it a signatory to The Climate Pledge.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen yet.
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