Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University, often referred to as SU, is a prestigious higher education institution located in Stellenbosch, South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1918, it has established itself as a leader in research and academic excellence, serving a diverse student body across various faculties. The university is renowned for its strong emphasis on innovation, particularly in fields such as agriculture, engineering, and social sciences. With a commitment to producing well-rounded graduates, Stellenbosch University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Its unique approach to education combines rigorous academic training with practical experience, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Recognised for its high academic standards, SU consistently ranks among the top universities in Africa, making significant contributions to both local and global knowledge economies.
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Stellenbosch University's score of 18 is lower than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Stellenbosch University's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Stellenbosch University reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,005,450 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 64,987,610 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 61,491,660 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 20,005,450 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (about 8,463,060 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 2,736,920 kg CO2e). The university has shown a trend of decreasing emissions over the years, with total emissions dropping from about 85,136,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 64,875,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and further down to 64,987,610 kg CO2e in 2022. This indicates a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Stellenbosch University has not outlined any formal climate pledges or Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets, suggesting that while they are actively monitoring and reporting emissions, further commitments may be needed to enhance their climate action strategy.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 69,911,900 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 67,931,030 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 14,432,420 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Stellenbosch 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.
