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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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17

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Texas A&M University's score of 17 is lower than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Texas A&M University's reported carbon emissions

In 2017, Texas A&M University reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5810 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5520 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 5230 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from employee commuting (about 3,106,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (approximately 1,712,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (around 2,761,000 kg CO2e). While there are no specific reduction targets or achievements disclosed in the provided data, Texas A&M University has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability through various initiatives, including energy use intensity metrics for athletics. The university's focus on reducing its carbon footprint aligns with broader industry trends towards climate responsibility, although specific reduction targets have not been outlined. Overall, Texas A&M University is actively engaged in monitoring and addressing its carbon emissions, contributing to the global effort to combat climate change.

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2017
Scope 1
5,810
Scope 2
5,520
Scope 3
5,230

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Texas A&M University'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 Texas A&M University is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Texas A&M University 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
Reduction Actions

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