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Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, often referred to as NOVA, is a prestigious higher education institution located in Lisbon, Portugal. Founded in 1973, it has established itself as a leader in the education services sector, particularly in research and innovation. The university operates across several faculties, including Social Sciences, Sciences and Technology, and Business, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
NOVA is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, which sets it apart in the competitive landscape of higher education. With a strong emphasis on research, the university has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with leading global institutions and a significant presence in international rankings. As a hub for knowledge and innovation, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa continues to shape the future of education in Portugal and beyond.
+6 vs industry average
Universidade NOVA de Lisboa’s score of 29 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
In 2024, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa's total reported carbon emissions were approximately 35.8 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 738,000 kg CO2e, comprising mobile combustion (18,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (299,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (420,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 2.3 million kg CO2e, while location-based Scope 2 emissions were around 2.31 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions totalled about 32.77 million kg CO2e, with significant contributors including purchased goods and services (approximately 10.77 million kg CO2e), downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 9.06 million kg CO2e), capital goods (around 7.68 million kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 1.82 million kg CO2e), employee commute (approximately 1.68 million kg CO2e), and downstream leased assets (approximately 1.68 million kg CO2e).
In 2023, the university's reported total emissions were about 16 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for approximately 3.59 million kg CO2e. As an education services provider based in PT, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa has outlined a commitment to net-zero by 2025 in its "Compromisso NOVA net-zero" document.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Universidade NOVA de Lisboa yet.
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