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updated 12 days ago

STONY BROOK FOUNDATION, INC

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Stony Brook Foundation, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a prominent non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting Stony Brook University and its mission of education, research, and community service. Founded in 1962, the Foundation has played a pivotal role in enhancing the university's resources, facilitating scholarships, and funding innovative research initiatives. Operating primarily in the higher education sector, Stony Brook Foundation focuses on fundraising, grant management, and alumni relations. Its unique approach to fostering partnerships and engaging with donors has positioned it as a leader in university foundations. Notable achievements include significant contributions to research funding and the establishment of various scholarship programmes, which have greatly enriched the academic experience for students. Through its commitment to excellence, Stony Brook Foundation continues to make a lasting impact on the university and the broader community.

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How does STONY BROOK FOUNDATION, INC's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

STONY BROOK FOUNDATION, INC's score of 23 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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STONY BROOK FOUNDATION, INC's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Stony Brook Foundation, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 204,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 153,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 49,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,660,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where total emissions were about 155,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions remained stable at approximately 49,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions also decreased from about 5,071,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Over the years, emissions have shown fluctuations, with the highest recorded Scope 1 emissions in 2019 at 158,000,000 kg CO2e and the lowest in 2021 at 150,000,000 kg CO2e. The Foundation has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Stony Brook Foundation, Inc. operates independently without cascading emissions data from a parent organisation, ensuring that its reported figures reflect its own operational impact. The Foundation's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as no specific climate pledges or initiatives have been documented.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. STONY BROOK FOUNDATION, INC's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for STONY BROOK FOUNDATION, INC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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STONY BROOK FOUNDATION, INC is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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