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University Of California, San Francisco

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The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a premier institution located in the heart of San Francisco, US, renowned for its focus on health sciences. Founded in 1873, UCSF has established itself as a leader in medical education, research, and patient care, with significant contributions to the fields of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and dentistry. UCSF's unique offerings include cutting-edge research facilities and a commitment to advancing health through innovation. The university is particularly noted for its strong emphasis on biomedical research and public health, consistently ranking among the top institutions globally. With a distinguished faculty and a diverse student body, UCSF plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare and has achieved numerous accolades for its contributions to science and medicine.

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How does University Of California, San Francisco'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.

12

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

University Of California, San Francisco's score of 12 is lower than 81% 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, San Francisco's reported carbon emissions

In 2015, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 146,249,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects the university's global emissions, with no specific breakdown provided for Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. In previous years, UCSF's emissions data for 2014 indicated a total of about 76,905,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 675,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (purchased electricity) at about 375,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 450,000,000 kg CO2e. The 2013 data showed similar figures, with total emissions of about 70,000,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of approximately 700,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 350,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions also at around 450,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these emissions figures, UCSF has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. There are no records of Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other formal climate pledges. The university's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that it operates independently in its reporting and climate strategy. Overall, UCSF's commitment to addressing carbon emissions remains unclear, with no defined reduction strategies or targets currently available in the public domain.

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2012
Scope 1
12,692,000
Scope 2
92,150,000
Scope 3
33,830,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. University Of California, San Francisco's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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, San Francisco 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, San Francisco 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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