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Boston University, commonly known as BU, is a distinguished private research institution founded in 1839. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, it is recognised globally as a leader in the higher education services sector, renowned for its academic excellence.
This esteemed university offers an extensive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional degree programmes across a diverse range of disciplines. Its main business areas focus on world-class teaching, pioneering research, and significant public engagement, fostering innovation and critical thinking.
With a vibrant urban campus, Boston University has firmly established its market position as an internationally recognised centre for learning. It consistently contributes to knowledge creation and societal advancement worldwide.
-1 vs industry average
Boston University’s score of 22 is lower than 49% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
In 2023, Boston University reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57.6 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The university's Scope 3 emissions included about 1.5 million kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed.
Historically, in 2020, Boston University recorded approximately 99.2 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, indicating a significant reduction in emissions over the three-year period. In 2006, the total emissions were approximately 165.4 million kg CO2e, which included about 5.1 million kg CO2e from waste in Scope 3.
Despite the absence of formal reduction targets or commitments, Boston University continues to engage in sustainability efforts, as evidenced by their annual sustainability reports. The university's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, ensuring that their reported figures are independently sourced.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Boston University yet.
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