Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech, officially known as Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, is a prominent public research university headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. Established in 1872, it has evolved into a leading institution in the fields of engineering, technology, and applied sciences, with a strong emphasis on research and innovation. The university serves a diverse student body across its main campus and several regional centres, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programmes. Virginia Tech is renowned for its unique blend of academic rigor and practical application, particularly in areas such as cybersecurity, sustainable energy, and agricultural sciences. With a commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, Virginia Tech has achieved notable recognition, including being ranked among the top public universities in the United States. Its dedication to research excellence and community engagement positions it as a key player in the higher education landscape.
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Industry Benchmark
Virginia Tech's score of 33 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Virginia Tech's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Virginia Tech reported total carbon emissions of approximately 268,362,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 76,261,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 139,140,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 52,961,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Virginia Tech has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The total emissions have fluctuated, with a notable decrease from about 285,613,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to the current figure in 2023. This indicates a positive trend towards emission reduction, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The university's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change, although further details on formal climate pledges or specific reduction targets are not available. Virginia Tech's approach aligns with industry standards for climate action, focusing on transparency and accountability in emissions reporting.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 115,021,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 124,166,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 42,148,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Virginia Tech is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
