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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
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Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
UC Berkeley's reported carbon emissions
UC Berkeley, a US-based organisation in the Education services industry, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2015, totalling approximately 153.46 million kg CO2e. This included about 12.10 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, approximately 97.28 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, and roughly 44.09 million kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.
UC Berkeley has set several climate commitments. The university aims for carbon neutrality from building energy use and fleet vehicle use by 2025, which translates to reducing emissions by about 80% or 118,000 metric tons CO2e from 2013 levels for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment is inherited from its parent organization, the University of California System. Additionally, UC Berkeley targets net-zero emissions from Scope 1 and 2 by 2025 and an overarching net-zero for all scopes by 2050. These targets reflect an 80% reduction in overall emissions by 2025 from 2017 levels for Scope 1 and Scope 2.
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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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