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Heavy Fuel Oil
US
updated 6 months ago

University of Georgia

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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.

3

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.

5

Industry Benchmark

University of Georgia's score of 3 is lower than 73% 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 specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. Consequently, there are no absolute emissions numbers to report, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. Despite the lack of detailed emissions data, the University of Georgia is committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives. However, no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been documented. The university's climate commitments may be influenced by broader industry standards and practices, but specific details are not provided. It is important to note that the University of Georgia's climate data and initiatives are cascaded from its own organisational framework, with no external corporate family relationships impacting its emissions reporting or climate strategies. As such, the university operates independently in its climate commitments and initiatives.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. University of Georgia's primary industry is Heavy Fuel Oil, which is very 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. This request for University of Georgia 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 Georgia 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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