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updated 13 days ago

Ucl

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UCL, or University College London, is a prestigious institution headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1826, it has established itself as a leader in higher education and research, consistently ranking among the top universities globally. UCL operates primarily in the education sector, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines, including science, humanities, and engineering. Renowned for its innovative research and commitment to academic excellence, UCL has achieved numerous milestones, such as being the first university in England to admit students regardless of their religion. Its core services include world-class education, cutting-edge research, and extensive community engagement, making it a unique player in the academic landscape. UCL's notable achievements and strong market position reflect its dedication to fostering knowledge and addressing global challenges.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Ucl's score of 23 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ucl's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, University College London (UCL) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 43,891,000 kg CO2e, with a significant portion of these emissions, about 18,461,000 kg CO2e, attributed to Scope 3 emissions from business travel. UCL has not disclosed any data for Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions for this year. Despite the substantial emissions figures, UCL has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The institution's emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, University College London, indicating a corporate family relationship. UCL's commitment to sustainability is evident, but further details on specific reduction strategies or climate pledges are currently unavailable. The absence of defined targets suggests a need for enhanced focus on climate action within the institution.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ucl's primary industry is Education services (80), 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. This request for Ucl is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ucl is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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