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Yale University

Yale University, often referred to simply as Yale, is a prestigious Ivy League institution headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Founded in 1701, it has established itself as a leader in higher education, renowned for its rigorous academic programmes and distinguished faculty. Yale operates primarily in the education sector, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate degrees across various disciplines, including humanities, sciences, and professional studies. The university is celebrated for its unique core offerings, such as the Yale College undergraduate programme and its world-class graduate schools, including Yale Law School and Yale School of Management. With a commitment to research and innovation, Yale consistently ranks among the top universities globally, boasting notable achievements in academic excellence and a rich history of influential alumni. Its strong market position is underscored by a robust endowment, enabling continued investment in educational resources and facilities.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Yale 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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Yale University's score of 23 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yale University's reported carbon emissions

Yale University has not provided specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor are there documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. This absence of data suggests that while the university may be engaged in sustainability efforts, detailed information on their carbon emissions and specific commitments to reducing them is currently lacking. In the context of higher education institutions, many are increasingly focusing on climate action and carbon neutrality, but without concrete figures or targets from Yale, it is difficult to assess their current standing or future commitments in this critical area.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yale University's primary industry is Education services (80), 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. Yale University is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Yale University 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.

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

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