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University Of Stirling

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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.

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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.

24

Industry Benchmark

University Of Stirling's score of 23 is lower than 63% 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, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions, accounted for about 303,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, the University has seen a gradual decrease in total emissions, down from approximately 11,321,000 kg CO2e in 2017 and 11,990,000 kg CO2e in 2016. This trend indicates a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been documented. The University of Stirling has not reported any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other formal climate pledges, suggesting that while emissions data is available, structured commitments to future reductions are currently lacking. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the University is independently reporting its carbon emissions.

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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. This request for University Of Stirling 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 Stirling 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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