The University of Washington (UW), a prominent institution in the education services sector, is headquartered in Seattle, US. Founded in 1861, UW has established itself as a leader in higher education, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programmes across various disciplines. With a strong emphasis on research and innovation, the university is renowned for its contributions to fields such as medicine, engineering, and environmental science.
Operating primarily in the Pacific Northwest, UW serves a large student population and boasts a vibrant campus culture. Its unique blend of academic excellence and community engagement has earned it a distinguished position among public universities in the United States. Notable achievements include consistently high rankings in national and global university assessments, reflecting its commitment to quality education and impactful research.
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Industry Intensity
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
University of Washington's reported carbon emissions
The University of Washington, located in the US and operating within the education services industry, reported a total of approximately 527.5 million kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2022. This total encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
For 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 111.7 million kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion (about 97.4 million kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (about 9.5 million kg CO2e), and mobile combustion (about 2.2 million kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, which include purchased steam and electricity, totalled approximately 14.2 million kg CO2e. The largest contributor to the university's emissions in 2022 was Scope 3, with approximately 401.6 million kg CO2e, largely driven by purchased goods and services (about 337.8 million kg CO2e) and employee commute (about 30 million kg CO2e).
In 2019, total emissions were approximately 541.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 12.7 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions about 12.8 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not reported for this year.
The university has established significant climate commitments. It aims for a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, relative to a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, the University of Washington is working towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 by reviving its Zero Carbon Roadmap, which will detail the strategies and resources required for this long-term goal.
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University of Washington’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
45% reduction in all scopes
45% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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