Salford University
Salford University, officially known as the University of Salford, is a prominent higher education institution located in Greater Manchester, GB. Established in 1967, it has evolved into a leading university renowned for its innovative approach to teaching and research, particularly in the fields of media, health, and engineering. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, distinguished by its strong emphasis on employability and industry partnerships. Salford's unique blend of academic excellence and practical experience positions it favourably within the competitive UK education sector. With a commitment to research that addresses real-world challenges, Salford University has achieved notable recognition, including high ratings for student satisfaction and employability outcomes. Its strategic location in a vibrant urban area further enhances its appeal to both domestic and international students.
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Salford University's score of 8 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Salford University's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Salford University reported carbon emissions of approximately 141,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 3, specifically from employee commuting. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, particularly from 2022, when total emissions were about 8,901,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by Scope 3 emissions related to business travel and employee commuting. In 2022, the university's emissions included approximately 605,700 kg CO2e from business travel and 144,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. The trend shows a notable decrease in emissions over the years, with 2021 reporting only Scope 3 emissions of about 59,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting and 344,300 kg CO2e from business travel. Salford University has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. However, the university's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions reflect a commitment to understanding and managing its carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2012 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 8,812,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Salford University is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
