University of California

University of California's reported carbon emissions

The University of California (US, Education services) is committed to significant emissions reductions. For 2024, its reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 6.2 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, these emissions were about 5.5 billion kg CO2e, and in 2022, approximately 5.8 billion kg CO2e. Earlier data for 2021 indicates Scope 1 and 2 emissions of roughly 6.4 billion kg CO2e. Looking further back, for the 2015 reporting year, the University of California reported total emissions of approximately 154,041,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 900,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 360,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 180,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2014, Scope 1 emissions were about 950,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 380,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 190,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2013, Scope 1 emissions were reported as approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions around 400,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions approximately 200,000,000 kg CO2e. The University has set ambitious climate goals, aiming to reduce total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by at least 90% by 2045, without relying on voluntary carbon offsets. It also aims for climate neutrality by 2050 across Scope 1, 2, and 3. Near-term goals include achieving operational carbon neutrality by 2025 for Scope 1 and 2 sources.