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UBC

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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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.

13

Industry Benchmark

UBC's score of 26 is higher than 60% 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. This figure includes 2,534,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 2,379,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, UBC's Scope 3 emissions were recorded at about 155,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Over the years, UBC has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The university has achieved a significant reduction in emissions per student, decreasing from approximately 860 kg CO2e in 2007 to about 740 kg CO2e in 2023. This reflects a broader trend of decreasing emissions per square metre of building space, which has also seen a decline from 39 kg CO2e/m² in 2007 to 24 kg CO2e/m² in 2023. Despite these achievements, UBC has not specified any formal reduction targets or climate pledges in its current documentation. The university continues to focus on sustainability initiatives aimed at further reducing its carbon emissions and enhancing its climate resilience.

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2023
Scope 1
2,534,000
Scope 2
2,379,000
Scope 3
155,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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. UBC is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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UBC 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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