Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University, often referred to as A&M or TAMU, is a prestigious public research university headquartered in College Station, Texas, USA. Established in 1876, it has evolved into one of the largest universities in the United States, renowned for its commitment to education, research, and public service. As a leader in higher education, Texas A&M offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programmes across various disciplines, including engineering, business, agriculture, and the sciences. Its unique blend of tradition and innovation sets it apart, fostering a vibrant academic community. With a strong emphasis on research, Texas A&M consistently ranks among the top universities for federal research funding, contributing significantly to advancements in technology and science. The university's notable achievements include being a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, reflecting its esteemed position in the academic landscape.
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Texas A&M University's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Texas A&M University reported its carbon emissions related to athletics energy use intensity, with a value of approximately 0.0425 kg CO2e per square foot. This figure reflects the university's ongoing commitment to monitoring and managing its carbon footprint, although specific total emissions data for Scope 1, 2, or 3 are not disclosed. Looking ahead, the university aims to further reduce its emissions, as indicated by a decreasing trend in energy use intensity, with projections of approximately 0.0404 kg CO2e per square foot in 2024 and about 0.0372 kg CO2e per square foot in 2025. However, Texas A&M has not established formal reduction targets or climate pledges as part of its sustainability initiatives. Overall, Texas A&M University is actively engaged in assessing its environmental impact and is taking steps towards reducing its carbon emissions, although detailed emissions data and specific reduction commitments remain unspecified.
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Texas A&M 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.
