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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 in Germany, reported approximately 63,478 kg CO2e in total carbon emissions for 2020. This total comprised approximately 28,330 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, about 34,043 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 1,155 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Looking at previous years, their total emissions were about 64,814 kg CO2e in 2019, approximately 55,545 kg CO2e in 2018, around 53,756 kg CO2e in 2017, and about 58,040 kg CO2e in 2016. In 2018, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 28,809 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 21,890 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were about 4,846 kg CO2e. For 2017, Scope 1 emissions were about 24,976 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 28,780 kg CO2e. In 2016, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 24,259 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 33,781 kg CO2e.
Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets, SBTi commitments, or a Climate Pledge. No data on emissions is available for 2006, although a document from that year mentions Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 2,550,000 kg CO2e, without further details.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen yet.
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