The Evergreen State College
The Evergreen State College, often referred to simply as Evergreen, is a public liberal arts college located in Olympia, Washington, USA. Founded in 1967, it has established itself as a leader in innovative education, focusing on interdisciplinary studies and experiential learning. The college serves a diverse student body, primarily in the Pacific Northwest, and is renowned for its unique curriculum that emphasises critical thinking and collaborative projects. Evergreen offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programmes, distinguished by its non-traditional grading system and emphasis on student-driven learning. The institution has garnered recognition for its commitment to sustainability and social justice, positioning itself as a progressive force in higher education. With a strong focus on community engagement and environmental stewardship, The Evergreen State College continues to make significant contributions to the academic landscape.
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The Evergreen State College's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, The Evergreen State College reported carbon emissions of approximately 6,354,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources. This marked a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions in 2021 at about 4,144,000 kg CO2e and in 2018 reaching approximately 1,474,016,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1. The college's Scope 2 emissions were recorded at 900,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020, with no Scope 2 emissions reported in 2021. The college has not established specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the data indicates a trend towards reducing emissions over the years, particularly in Scope 1 emissions. The college's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions, although further details on specific initiatives or future targets are not available.
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Add to project| 2007 | 2008 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,128,330 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 169,010 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 10,718,880 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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The Evergreen State College 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.
