University Of Bath

University Of Bath's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, the University of Bath reported total carbon emissions of approximately 127,025,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 7,120,000 kg CO2e, which comprise stationary combustion and fugitive emissions, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5,969,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. The university's Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, at around 113,671,000 kg CO2e. The University of Bath has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve Net Zero Carbon across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2040. Additionally, it targets Net Zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. These commitments reflect a long-term strategy to decarbonise its operations and significantly reduce its carbon footprint. The university's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that it independently reports its carbon emissions and sustainability initiatives. The university's ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce its carbon emissions align with industry standards and best practices in climate action.