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The University of Sydney, often referred to as Usyd, holds the distinguished title of Australia's first university, established in 1850. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, this premier institution operates within the education services sector, delivering world-class undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes to a diverse, global student body.
Consistently ranked among the world's top universities, including 19th globally (QS 2024) and 2nd for impact worldwide (THE 2023), the University of Sydney is recognised for its pioneering research and comprehensive academic offerings. Its commitment to addressing global challenges through impactful discoveries and fostering highly employable graduates underscores its unique contribution to higher education.
73
DitchCarbon score
+50 vs industry average
University Of Sydney’s score of 73 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.092
20182025
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
University Of Sydney's reported carbon emissions
The University of Sydney reported Scope 1 emissions of 6,519,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of 69,886,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 343,723,000 kg CO2e in 2025. In 2024, the university's Scope 1 emissions were 6,604,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were 73,700,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled 349,578,000 kg CO2e.
The University of Sydney is committed to achieving net-zero emissions from Scope 1 and 2 sources by 2030, a target aligned with a 1.5°C pathway and measured against a 2018/19 baseline. This target encompasses all relevant greenhouse gases under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme. Additionally, the university aims for a 10% reduction in energy intensity per Usable Floor Area/Gross Floor Area (UFA/GFA) by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2.
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University Of Sydney’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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