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The Wharton School

The Wharton School, officially known as the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, is a prestigious institution located in Philadelphia, US. Founded in 1881, it is one of the oldest business schools in the world, renowned for its rigorous academic programmes and innovative research in business education. Wharton operates primarily in the higher education industry, offering a diverse range of undergraduate, MBA, and doctoral programmes, alongside executive education. Its unique curriculum integrates finance, management, and entrepreneurship, equipping students with the skills needed to excel in a competitive marketplace. With a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making, Wharton consistently ranks among the top business schools globally, attracting a diverse cohort of students and faculty. Its notable achievements include pioneering research initiatives and a vast alumni network that influences various sectors worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does The Wharton School'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.

23

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 Wharton School's score of 23 is lower than 83% 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 Wharton School's reported carbon emissions

The Wharton School, based in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without concrete figures or commitments, it is challenging to assess their climate impact or initiatives. However, like many leading institutions, Wharton is likely aware of the growing importance of sustainability and may be exploring strategies to address climate change in alignment with industry standards. As the conversation around carbon neutrality intensifies, it is expected that Wharton will develop and disclose its climate commitments in the future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Wharton School'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. The Wharton School is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 Wharton School 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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