University Of Melbourne

University Of Melbourne's reported carbon emissions

The University of Melbourne, an education services provider based in AU, is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. For the reporting year 2024, the university reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 220,239,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 15,567,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 29,098,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 175,574,000 kg CO2e. In the preceding year, 2023, the University of Melbourne's total emissions were approximately 241,128,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 16,665,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 31,414,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 193,049,000 kg CO2e. The university has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to reduce both its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. These targets apply to the near-term and cover the years up to 2025. Further emissions data is available for previous years, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 figures, with total emissions ranging from approximately 122,290,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 211,774,000 kg CO2e in 2019. It's important to note that for the 2016 reporting year, Scope 2 data was not disclosed. The university's disclosures indicate that some Scope 3 data points, such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute, are missing.