University of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki, located in FI and operating within the Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools sector, has reported its carbon emissions with a commitment to reduction.

For the reporting year 2025, the university's total greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 55.5 million kg CO2e. This total comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 1.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 9.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 44.3 million kg CO2e. In the preceding year, 2024, total emissions stood at about 51.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 2.0 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 9.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 39.4 million kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 50.0 million kg CO2e, broken down into Scope 1 emissions of around 1.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 13.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 34.8 million kg CO2e.

The university has established a near-term reduction target. They aim to reduce energy and water consumption in their buildings by 10% by 2025, using 2014 as the baseline year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In 2022, the university reported total emissions of approximately 62.4 million kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of about 1.3 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 26.9 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were roughly 36.8 million kg CO2e.

Earlier reported total emissions include approximately 58.2 million kg CO2e in 2021 and a similar figure of around 58.2 million kg CO2e in 2020. In 2019, total emissions were reported as approximately 77.8 million kg CO2e. While detailed scope breakdowns are not available for these earlier years, the university has demonstrated a trend towards reducing its overall carbon footprint.