University Of Victoria

University Of Victoria's Latest Carbon Emissions & Climate Commitments (CA)

In 2025, the University Of Victoria reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,995,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of 495,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 1,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1,500,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, their emissions were approximately 2,880,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 480,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2: 950,000 kg CO2e, Scope 3: 1,450,000 kg CO2e), and in 2023, they reported approximately 2,790,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 470,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2: 920,000 kg CO2e, Scope 3: 1,400,000 kg CO2e).

The university has demonstrated progress in reducing its carbon footprint. They successfully exceeded their target of a 30% reduction in total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by December 31, 2021, compared to a 2010 baseline, achieving a 38% overall reduction.

Looking ahead, the University Of Victoria has set ambitious reduction targets:

• Absolute Reduction Targets:
  • A 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030, using a 2007 baseline.
  • A 50% absolute reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2007 baseline.
  • An earlier target aimed for a 30% absolute GHG reduction below 2010 levels by 2019 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
• Intensity Reduction Targets:
  • An 18% reduction in campus electrical intensity by December 31, 2021, relative to a 2010 baseline, for Scope 2 emissions.
  • A 45% reduction in the weighted average carbon intensity of their working capital portfolio by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, referencing the IPCC's recommendation to limit global warming.