Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University, a Canadian education services provider, reported total emissions of approximately 25,735,000 kg CO2e in 2024. In 2023, their emissions were about 10,382,000 kg CO2e, a notable increase from the approximately 9,231,080 kg CO2e recorded in 2022. Earlier emissions data shows 9,444,000 kg CO2e in 2021, 12,519,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and 14,687,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The university reported 14,650,000 kg CO2e in 2018, 14,803,000 kg CO2e in 2016, 14,284,000 kg CO2e in 2015, and 15,696,000 kg CO2e in 2014. Their 2007 emissions were approximately 19,292,000 kg CO2e.

Simon Fraser University has several climate commitments. The institution aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, as outlined in a comprehensive decarbonisation plan initiated in 2023. More aggressively, SFU is pursuing net-zero direct emissions by 2035.

Near-term targets include reducing operational Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, along with limited Scope 3 (specifically paper purchased), by 50% from 2007 levels by 2025. This 50% reduction target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025 has been consistently highlighted since at least 2019. SFU also has a long-term goal to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 80% below 2007 levels by 2050. The university has also committed to reducing overall GHG emissions by at least 40% by 2030, compared to 2007 levels, demonstrating alignment with provincial targets. Furthermore, SFU aimed to reduce the energy consumption of its Burnaby Campus by 16% from 2012/13 levels and displace 80% of fossil-based energy with renewables by 2020/21. The university achieved an interim goal of a nearly 23% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 2007 levels by 2016.