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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.
24
DitchCarbon score
+1 vs industry average
UBC’s score of 24 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.092
20182025
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
20202021202220232024
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
UBC's reported carbon emissions
UBC's Carbon Emissions & Climate Commitments
In 2024, the University of British Columbia (UBC), an education services provider headquartered in Canada, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,761,000 kg CO2e. This followed emissions of approximately 2,534,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 3,085,000 kg CO2e in 2022.
UBC has established significant climate commitments. The university aims for net-positive performance in operational energy and carbon for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, a long-term goal supported by the UBCO Whole Systems Infrastructure Plan (2016). Additionally, for its Vancouver campus (UBCV), a near-term Scope 1 reduction target was set to achieve a 67% reduction by 2020 and a 100% reduction by 2050, using 2007 as a baseline.
Please note that no specific Scope 1, Scope 2, or Scope 3 breakdowns were available for the reported total emissions.
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UBC’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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