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Financial Intermediation
GB
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Warwick University

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The University of Warwick, often referred to simply as Warwick, is a prestigious institution located in Coventry, GB. Founded in 1965, it has rapidly established itself as a leading player in the higher education sector, renowned for its research excellence and innovative teaching methods. Warwick operates primarily in the education industry, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines, including business, engineering, and the humanities. Its commitment to interdisciplinary research and global partnerships sets it apart from other universities. With a strong emphasis on employability and student experience, Warwick consistently ranks among the top universities in the UK and globally. Notable achievements include its high research output and a vibrant campus community that fosters collaboration and creativity.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Warwick University's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Warwick University's score of 29 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Warwick University's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Warwick University reported total carbon emissions of approximately 69,817,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions accounting for about 38,149,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2021, when total emissions were about 69,887,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 37,937,000 kg CO2e. The University is committed to achieving net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030, and for Scope 3 by 2050. This commitment aligns with their broader sustainability strategy, as outlined in their recent performance reports. The targets reflect a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals. Warwick University has not inherited emissions data from any parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from their own assessments.

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Scope 2
37,937,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Warwick University's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Warwick University is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Warwick University is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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