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University Of Stirling

The University of Stirling, a prominent institution in higher education, is headquartered in Stirling, Scotland, GB. Founded in 1967, it has established itself as a leader in various academic fields, including arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The university is renowned for its commitment to research excellence and innovative teaching methods, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. With a picturesque campus and a strong emphasis on student experience, the University of Stirling stands out for its unique blend of academic rigor and supportive community. It has achieved notable recognition in national rankings, reflecting its strong market position within the UK education sector. The university continues to foster a culture of inclusivity and academic achievement, making it a preferred choice for students from around the globe.

DitchCarbon Score

How does University Of Stirling'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.

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

University Of Stirling's score of 3 is higher than 58% 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 Stirling's reported carbon emissions

In 2018, the University of Stirling reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,171,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 9,188,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 1,680,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions, accounted for about 303,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, the University has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. From 2008 to 2018, total emissions decreased from approximately 16,652,000 kg CO2e to 11,171,000 kg CO2e, marking a significant reduction of about 5,481,000 kg CO2e. This trend reflects ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices within the institution. However, the University of Stirling has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. This absence of formal commitments suggests that while the University is actively reducing emissions, it may benefit from establishing clearer, measurable goals to further enhance its climate action strategy.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. University Of Stirling'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. University Of Stirling is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 Stirling is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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