UKAS
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), headquartered in Great Britain, is the national accreditation body recognised by the government to assess organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection, and calibration services. Established in 1995, UKAS has played a pivotal role in enhancing quality and safety standards across various industries, including healthcare, construction, and manufacturing. UKAS offers a comprehensive range of accreditation services, ensuring that organisations meet international standards and regulatory requirements. Its unique position as the sole national accreditation body in the UK underscores its commitment to excellence and reliability. With a strong reputation for integrity and impartiality, UKAS has achieved significant milestones, including recognition by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA). This positions UKAS as a leader in the accreditation sector, fostering trust and confidence in the services it accredits.
DitchCarbon Score
How does UKAS's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
UKAS's score of 30 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
UKAS's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, UKAS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,670 kg CO2e, comprising 2,654 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,726 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 7,290 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2,931 kg CO2e in 2021, while Scope 2 emissions also saw a reduction from 3,482 kg CO2e. However, Scope 3 emissions decreased from 8,440 kg CO2e in 2021 to 7,290 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a positive trend in managing indirect emissions. Despite these reductions, UKAS has not specified any formal reduction targets or climate pledges. The organisation's commitment to addressing carbon emissions aligns with industry standards, focusing on improving sustainability practices. UKAS continues to monitor and report its emissions, contributing to broader climate action efforts within the sector.
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Add to project| 2009 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 84.8 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 67.1 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
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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.
UKAS 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.
