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The Ohio State University, often referred to as OSU, is a prestigious institution located in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Founded in 1870, it has grown to become a leader in the education services industry, offering a diverse range of academic programmes and research opportunities across various disciplines.
With a strong emphasis on innovation and community engagement, OSU provides unique core services, including undergraduate and graduate education, professional development, and extensive research initiatives. The university is renowned for its commitment to excellence, consistently ranking among the top public universities in the United States.
Notable achievements include a robust athletic programme and significant contributions to research and public service, solidifying its position as a key player in higher education. OSU continues to shape the future of education, fostering a vibrant learning environment for students from around the globe.
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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY’s score of 23 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
The Ohio State University reported total gross carbon emissions of approximately 619,944,000 kg CO2e in 2019. This includes Scope 1 emissions of around 182,044,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 264,718,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 173,182,000 kg CO2e.
The university is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 as per the Presidents' Climate Leadership Commitment. They aim to increase the energy efficiency of the university per building square foot by 25% by 2025 and reduce the carbon footprint of the university fleet per thousand miles travelled by 25% by 2025. Additionally, The Ohio State University plans to achieve zero waste by 2025 by diverting 90% of waste from landfills.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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