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University of California

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The University of California (UC), a prestigious public university system headquartered in the United States, is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and research innovation. Established in 1868, UC has grown to encompass ten campuses across California, including notable institutions such as UC Berkeley and UCLA. As a leader in higher education, the University of California operates within the education sector, focusing on a diverse range of disciplines from the humanities to the sciences. Its core offerings include undergraduate and graduate degree programmes, cutting-edge research initiatives, and community engagement projects, all distinguished by a strong emphasis on inclusivity and public service. With a reputation for producing Nobel laureates and groundbreaking research, the University of California consistently ranks among the top university systems globally, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of academic and cultural advancement in the region.

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How does University of California'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.

44

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

University of California's score of 44 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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University of California's reported carbon emissions

In 2015, the University of California reported total carbon emissions of approximately 154,041,000 kg CO2e, comprising 900,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 360,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 180,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The university has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a reduction of total emissions across all scopes by at least 90% by 2045, without relying on voluntary carbon offsets. This long-term target was established in 2019. Additionally, the University of California is working towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2025, with specific plans for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The university has also committed to reaching net-zero carbon pollution by 2045, which encompasses all scopes of emissions. These initiatives reflect a comprehensive approach to climate action, with updated Climate Action Plans being implemented across campuses to meet these targets. The data presented is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the University of California independently reports its emissions and climate commitments.

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201320142015
Scope 1
1,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
400,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
200,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. University of California's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for University of California is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

University of California is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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