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UBC

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UBC, or Universal Business Corporation, is a leading player in the Canadian technology sector, headquartered in Canada. Founded in 1995, UBC has established itself as a pioneer in software development and IT solutions, serving clients across North America and Europe. The company specialises in innovative software applications and cloud-based services, designed to enhance operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes. UBC's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has earned it a strong market position, recognised for its cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services. With a focus on continuous improvement and adaptation to industry trends, UBC has achieved significant milestones, including multiple awards for excellence in technology solutions. As a trusted partner, UBC remains dedicated to driving digital transformation for its clients.

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26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

UBC's score of 26 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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UBC's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the University of British Columbia (UBC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,534,000 kg CO2e in Canada. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 52,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 87,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions. Additionally, significant Scope 3 emissions were recorded, with business travel contributing approximately 27,772,000 kg CO2e and employee commuting accounting for about 40,543,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, UBC's total emissions were approximately 3,085,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions from the previous year. The university has set ambitious long-term climate commitments, aiming for net-positive operational energy and carbon performance by 2050, as outlined in the UBCO Whole Systems Infrastructure Plan (2016). Specific near-term targets include a 67% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2020, which UBC has achieved, and a goal of 100% reduction by 2050. UBC's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated through its ongoing initiatives and reporting, which focus on reducing carbon footprints across various scopes of emissions. The university's efforts are not cascaded from any parent organization, reflecting its independent approach to climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. UBC's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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 UBC 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.

UBC 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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