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The University of New South Wales (UNSW), a leading institution in the education services sector, is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Established in 1949, UNSW has consistently ranked among the top universities globally, renowned for its research excellence and innovative teaching methodologies.
With a strong focus on science, engineering, business, and the arts, UNSW offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs that cater to a global student body. Its commitment to fostering a vibrant academic community is reflected in its state-of-the-art facilities and extensive support services.
UNSW's notable achievements include being a member of the prestigious Group of Eight, highlighting its position as a top-tier research university. The institution's unique approach to education, emphasising real-world applications and interdisciplinary collaboration, sets it apart in the competitive landscape of higher education.
46
DitchCarbon score
+23 vs industry average
The University of New South Wales’s score of 46 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.092
20182025
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
The University of New South Wales's reported carbon emissions
The University of New South Wales, an Australian Education services organisation, reported its 2024 emissions at approximately 279.7 million kg CO2e. This includes about 9.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 64.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 206.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
The university has committed to several climate reduction targets:
- Net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050.
- A near-term target to reduce total (Scope 1, 2, and 3) emissions by 30% by 2025 and 50% by 2030, aiming for net zero by 2050. This commitment was established in 2020, with 2018 as the base year for the 2025 and 2030 targets.
- Specific near-term targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aiming for a reduction of over 50% by 2030, based on a 2018 baseline.
- An additional near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by over 30% by 2025, also from a 2018 baseline.
- The university also aims to maintain net zero operational (Scope 1 and 2) emissions in the near term, specifically between 2023 and 2025.
- Earlier commitments include reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the current decade (2025), and net zero emissions by 2050.
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The University of New South Wales’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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