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University of London

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The University of London, a prestigious institution in higher education, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1836, it has evolved into a leading provider of distance learning and research opportunities, serving a diverse global student body. The university encompasses several renowned colleges and institutes, including University College London and the London School of Economics, enhancing its academic reputation. With a focus on innovative teaching and research, the University of London offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, distinguished by their flexibility and accessibility. Its commitment to academic excellence has positioned it as a key player in the global education sector, attracting students from over 180 countries. Notable achievements include its pioneering role in distance education, making quality learning accessible to all.

DitchCarbon Score

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36

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 London's score of 36 is higher than 68% 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 London's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, the University of London reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,087,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects the university's ongoing commitment to sustainability, although specific breakdowns into Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions were not disclosed for this year. In 2020, the university's emissions were reported at about 5,936,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,077,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 4,859,000 kg CO2e. The University of London has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 60% reduction in carbon emissions against a 2010 baseline by the end of the 2019-20 period. This reduction includes a 9% decrease from the previous year, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability. The university aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, with plans to eliminate gas usage entirely as part of this initiative. Overall, the University of London is actively working towards its climate commitments, with a clear roadmap for future reductions and a focus on achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2030.

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2020
Scope 1
1,077,000
Scope 2
4,859,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. University of London's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low 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 London 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 London 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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