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The University of California, Berkeley, widely recognised as UC Berkeley or simply Berkeley, is a globally eminent public research university headquartered in Berkeley, California, USA. Established in 1868 as the inaugural campus of the University of California system, it swiftly became a leader in the education services sector.
As a premier institution, UC Berkeley offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes across numerous disciplines. Its distinctive mission focuses on pioneering research, public service, and delivering exceptional academic rigour, positioning it at the forefront of innovation and intellectual discovery.
Consistently ranked among the world's top universities, Berkeley holds a significant market position, lauded for its transformative contributions to science, arts, and humanities. This esteemed university continues to shape global thought leadership and societal progress through its steadfast commitment to free inquiry and the public good.
38
DitchCarbon score
+15 vs industry average
UC Berkeley’s score of 38 is higher than 65% 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
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
UC Berkeley's reported carbon emissions
UC Berkeley, a US-headquartered organisation in the Education services industry, reported total emissions of approximately 153,460,000 kg CO2e in 2015. This figure comprises approximately 12,097,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, about 97,276,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and roughly 44,087,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Emissions data for UC Berkeley is inherited from its parent organisation, University of California Berkeley.
UC Berkeley has set ambitious climate commitments. The organisation aims to achieve carbon neutrality from building energy and fleet vehicle use by 2025, which translates to an approximate 80% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2013 and 2017 levels, respectively, or about 118,000 metric tons CO2e. Furthermore, UC Berkeley is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050.
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UC Berkeley’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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UC Berkeley6 months ago
38
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