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University of Canterbury

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The University of Canterbury, often referred to as UC, is a prestigious institution located in Christchurch, New Zealand. Founded in 1873, it stands as one of the oldest universities in the country, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and research innovation. The university primarily operates in the higher education sector, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, engineering, and business. UC is distinguished by its strong emphasis on research-led teaching and a vibrant campus community, fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity. With a notable position in global rankings, the University of Canterbury has achieved significant milestones, including being a member of the prestigious Universitas 21 network. Its unique blend of academic rigor and a supportive learning atmosphere makes it a leading choice for students both locally and internationally.

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How does University of Canterbury'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.

32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

University of Canterbury's score of 32 is higher than 54% 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 Canterbury's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, the University of Canterbury reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 16,800,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,072,240 kg CO2e (with purchased electricity contributing about 3,693,330 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 9,567,890 kg CO2e. Currently, the University of Canterbury has not established specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The institution's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that these figures are independently reported. The University of Canterbury is actively engaged in sustainability efforts, although specific initiatives or reduction targets have not been disclosed. The institution's commitment to addressing climate change is evident, but further details on future goals or strategies would enhance understanding of its climate action framework.

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2022
Scope 1
16,800,000
Scope 2
3,072,240
Scope 3
9,567,890

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. University of Canterbury's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very 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 Canterbury is in NZ, which has a very 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 Canterbury 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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