University of Washington

The University of Washington, an education services provider based in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 527,510,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This total comprises Scope 1 emissions of 109,096,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 14,212,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 346,007,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 1 emissions included 2,247,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 9,467,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and 97,409,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions consisted of 14,088,000 kg CO2e from purchased steam and 124,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions included 29,980,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, 337,805,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 3,005,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 3,302,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities.

For comparison, in 2019, the University reported total emissions of approximately 541,770,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 12,700,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 12,800,000 kg CO2e. In 2005, total emissions were approximately 474,513,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 16,900,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 4,000,000 kg CO2e.

The University of Washington is committed to climate action, with a target to achieve a 45% reduction in all Scope greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline. Furthermore, the University aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by reviving its Zero Carbon Roadmap.