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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), headquartered in Great Britain, is a pivotal entity in the public administration and defence services sector, specifically focusing on compulsory social security services. Established in 2018, UKRI has rapidly positioned itself as a leader in fostering research and innovation across the UK, driving advancements that benefit society and the economy.
With a commitment to funding and supporting research initiatives, UKRI operates across various regions, collaborating with universities, businesses, and government bodies. Its core services include grant funding, strategic partnerships, and the promotion of innovative practices, all aimed at enhancing the UK's research landscape. Notably, UKRI has achieved significant milestones in funding groundbreaking projects that address pressing societal challenges, solidifying its reputation as a cornerstone of the UK's research ecosystem.
+15 vs industry average
UK Research and Innovation’s score of 44 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Public Administration has below-average carbon intensity
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
UK Research and Innovation, a public administration and defence services organisation based in GB, reported total emissions of approximately 50,000 tonnes CO2e in 2025. This includes about 540 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 (mobile combustion and fugitive emissions), approximately 33,800 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased heat and purchased electricity), and around 11,120 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 (business travel and fuel and energy related activities).
Looking back, UK Research and Innovation's total emissions were approximately 60,000 tonnes CO2e in 2024, approximately 70,000 tonnes CO2e in 2023, approximately 80,000 tonnes CO2e in 2022, approximately 90,000 tonnes CO2e in 2021, approximately 100,000 tonnes CO2e in 2020, approximately 120,000 tonnes CO2e in 2019, approximately 130,000 tonnes CO2e in 2018, and approximately 150,000 tonnes CO2e in 2017.
The organisation is committed to reducing its environmental impact, with targets to reduce Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2025, from a 2017 baseline. Additionally, UK Research and Innovation aims to reduce Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2025, also from a 2017 baseline.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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