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Education Services
US
updated 2 days ago

University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign

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The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), a prestigious public research university located in the heart of the Midwest, has been a leader in higher education since its founding in 1867. Renowned for its comprehensive academic programmes and cutting-edge research initiatives, UIUC serves a diverse student body from its headquarters in Urbana and Champaign, Illinois. As a prominent institution in the education sector, UIUC excels in various fields, including engineering, business, and the sciences. Its unique offerings, such as the Illinois Computer Science programme and the College of Engineering, are distinguished by their innovative curricula and strong industry connections. With a commitment to research excellence, UIUC consistently ranks among the top universities globally, making significant contributions to technology and society.

DitchCarbon Score

How does University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign's score of 23 is lower than 100% 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 Illinois-Urbana-Champaign's reported carbon emissions

The University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. It is important to note that the university's climate commitments and emissions data may be influenced by its status as a current subsidiary within a broader corporate family. However, specific details regarding cascading emissions data or targets from parent organisations are not provided. As a leading institution, the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign is expected to engage in climate action and sustainability efforts, although specific metrics and commitments are not detailed in the available information.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign's primary industry is Education services (80), 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 Illinois-Urbana-Champaign 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 Illinois-Urbana-Champaign 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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