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University Of Liverpool

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The University of Liverpool, a prestigious institution located in the heart of Liverpool, GB, has been a cornerstone of higher education since its founding in 1881. Renowned for its research excellence and innovative teaching, the university operates across various disciplines, including science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. With a commitment to fostering academic growth and societal impact, the University of Liverpool offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, distinguished by their emphasis on research-led learning and global perspectives. The university is consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK, reflecting its strong market position and notable achievements in both education and research. As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Liverpool continues to shape the future of education and research, making significant contributions to local and global communities.

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How does University Of Liverpool'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.

30

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

University Of Liverpool's score of 30 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

59%

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University Of Liverpool's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, the University of Liverpool reported total carbon emissions of approximately 117,503,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 379,000 kg CO2e, comprising 84,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 295,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were significant, at approximately 8,383,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, with notable contributions from purchased goods and services (about 117,503,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 4,590,000 kg CO2e), and business travel (around 1,467,000 kg CO2e). The University has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2035, and for Scope 3 by 2050. These targets reflect a long-term strategy to significantly reduce their carbon footprint and align with global climate goals. The commitment to net zero is part of their broader Climate Plan, which outlines specific actions and initiatives to achieve these targets.

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20212022
Scope 1
-
000,000
Scope 2
-
0,000,000
Scope 3
270,939,076
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. University Of Liverpool'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 Liverpool is in GB, 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 Liverpool 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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