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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 79% 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 carbon emissions data, although specific absolute emissions figures were not disclosed. The university's revenue for that year was approximately USD 1.11 billion, with a carbon emissions intensity of about 0.000027 kg CO2e per $1 million invested and a weighted average carbon intensity of about 0.081 kg CO2e per USD in sales. In 2020, the revenue was approximately USD 898.6 million, with a carbon emissions intensity of about 0.000044 kg CO2e per $1 million invested and a weighted average carbon intensity of about 0.085 kg CO2e per USD in sales. Currently, The University of Western Ontario has not set specific reduction targets or disclosed any climate pledges. The absence of detailed emissions data, particularly for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, indicates a need for further transparency in their climate commitments. The university's focus on responsible investing suggests an awareness of sustainability, but concrete actions and measurable targets are not yet evident.

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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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