The University of British Columbia (UBC), a leading institution in education services, is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 1908, UBC has established itself as a premier research university, renowned for its innovative teaching and diverse academic offerings. With a strong presence in both British Columbia and internationally, UBC serves a vibrant community of students and faculty.
UBC's core services include undergraduate and graduate degree programmes across various disciplines, with a particular emphasis on research and sustainability. The university is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence and its unique approach to interdisciplinary studies. Recognised globally, UBC consistently ranks among the top universities in the world, reflecting its significant contributions to education and research.
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Industry Intensity
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
UBC's reported carbon emissions
The University of British Columbia (UBC), an organisation in the education services sector located in CA, has reported its greenhouse gas emissions. For the 2024 reporting year, UBC's total emissions were approximately 2.76 million kg CO2e. In 2023, the total emissions were about 2.53 million kg CO2e, and in 2022, they were approximately 3.09 million kg CO2e. UBC has set ambitious climate commitments. Notably, the institution aims for a net-zero performance in operational energy and carbon by 2050, a goal established by the UBCO Whole Systems Infrastructure Plan in 2016. Furthermore, UBC had a target for Scope 1 emissions to achieve a 67% reduction by 2020 and aims for 100% reduction by 2050. It's important to note that the provided data indicates that specific Scope 1, 2, and 3 emission data are not consistently available for all reporting years, with many missing data points reported. The provided data does not indicate any cascading of emissions or targets from a parent or related organisation. UBC's climate actions are documented in various sustainability reports.
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UBC’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2020
67% reduction in Scope 1
Target (UBCV): 67% by 2020; 100% by 2050
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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