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The University Of Western Ontario

The University of Western Ontario, commonly known as Western University, is a prestigious institution located in London, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1878, it has established itself as a leader in higher education, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines, including business, law, health sciences, and engineering. Western University is renowned for its research initiatives and innovative teaching methods, fostering a vibrant academic community. With a commitment to excellence, it has achieved notable rankings in both national and international contexts, positioning itself among the top universities in Canada. The university's unique blend of academic rigor and a supportive campus environment makes it a preferred choice for students seeking a comprehensive educational experience.

DitchCarbon Score

How does The University Of Western Ontario's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

The University Of Western Ontario's score of 23 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The University Of Western Ontario's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, The University of Western Ontario reported a carbon intensity of approximately 2.7e-05 kg CO2e per $1 million invested, reflecting a commitment to responsible investing. In 2020, the carbon intensity was about 4.4e-05 kg CO2e per $1 million invested, indicating a reduction in emissions intensity over the year. The university has also reported a weighted average carbon intensity of approximately 0.0812 kg CO2e per USD in 2021, down from about 0.0848 kg CO2e in 2020. Despite these figures, there are no specific reduction targets or significant climate commitments disclosed by the university. The absence of detailed emissions data across Scope 1, 2, and 3 suggests that further transparency may be needed to fully understand their carbon footprint and climate strategy. Overall, The University of Western Ontario is taking steps towards sustainability, but more concrete commitments and data would enhance their climate action profile.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The University Of Western Ontario'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 The University Of Western Ontario is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

The University Of Western Ontario 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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