Public Profile

University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), established in 1785, is a prominent public research university located in Athens, Georgia, USA. Renowned for its comprehensive academic offerings, UGA operates primarily in the higher education sector, providing a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programmes across various disciplines. As one of the oldest public universities in the United States, UGA has achieved significant milestones, including its designation as a land-grant institution and its commitment to research excellence. The university is particularly noted for its strong emphasis on agriculture, business, and the sciences, which distinguishes its educational approach. With a robust market position, UGA consistently ranks among the top public universities in the nation, celebrated for its innovative research initiatives and community engagement. Its unique blend of tradition and modernity continues to attract students from around the globe, solidifying its reputation as a leader in higher education.

DitchCarbon Score

How does University of Georgia'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.

5

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Heavy Fuel Oil 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.

6

Industry Benchmark

University of Georgia's score of 5 is lower than 72% 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 Georgia's reported carbon emissions

The University of Georgia currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it specify any reduction targets or initiatives in its climate commitments. Without specific emissions figures or defined goals, it is challenging to assess the university's current impact on climate change or its progress towards sustainability. However, the absence of data may indicate an opportunity for the institution to enhance transparency and set measurable targets in line with industry standards for carbon reduction. As climate commitments become increasingly vital in higher education, the University of Georgia may benefit from establishing clear strategies to address its carbon footprint and contribute to broader climate action efforts.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. University of Georgia's primary industry is Heavy Fuel Oil, which is high 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. University of Georgia is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 Georgia is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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