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Duke University, often referred to simply as Duke, is a prestigious higher education institution headquartered in the United States. Established in 1838, it has grown into a leading provider of education services, recognised for its rigorous academic programmes and innovative research initiatives. The university’s main campus is located in Durham, North Carolina, with a significant presence across the region and beyond.
As a prominent player in the education services industry, Duke offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees, alongside specialised research centres. Its commitment to academic excellence and groundbreaking research has earned it a notable reputation, making it one of the top-ranked universities in the US. Duke’s focus on fostering leadership and advancing knowledge positions it as a key institution in higher education.
26
DitchCarbon score
+3 vs industry average
Duke University’s score of 26 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.092
20182025
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Duke University's reported carbon emissions
Duke University, a US-based education services provider, reported its most recent carbon emissions data for 2017. In that year, its Scope 1 emissions, specifically from stationary combustion, were approximately 108,276,000 kg CO2e. There is no publicly available data for its total emissions, nor for its Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions for 2017.
Duke University has set several climate commitments. It aims for a 20% absolute reduction in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2024, using 2019 as a baseline year. Furthermore, the university has a long-term net-zero target, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This net-zero target includes aligning emission reduction efforts with the latest climate science.
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Duke University’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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