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The University of Toronto (U of T), a prestigious institution in the education services sector, is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1827, it has established itself as a leader in higher education, renowned for its research initiatives and diverse academic programmes. U of T operates primarily in Ontario, with a significant presence in the global academic community.
Offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, the university is distinguished by its commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary studies. Its unique approach to education fosters critical thinking and creativity, preparing students for success in various fields. U of T consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide, reflecting its strong market position and notable achievements in research and scholarship.
24
DitchCarbon score
+1 vs industry average
University of Toronto’s score of 24 is higher than 53% 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
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for University of Toronto yet.
University of Toronto's reported carbon emissions
As an education services provider in Canada, the University of Toronto has established several climate commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. While recent emissions data is not available, the university has set absolute reduction targets for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Through its Low-Carbon Action Plan (LCAP), launched in September 2019, the University of Toronto aims to cut its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 37 per cent from 1990 levels by the year 2030. Additionally, the university targets a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from existing buildings by 2030, compared to 2008 levels.
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University of Toronto’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
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
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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