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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
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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, an education services provider in the US, reported Scope 1 emissions of 44,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019, primarily from mobile combustion. In 2017, its Scope 1 emissions from stationary combustion were 108,276,000 kg CO2e. There is no available data for Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions for these years.
The university is committed to reducing its environmental impact. It aims for a 20% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2024, using 2019 as a baseline. These reductions will be achieved through investments in the energy efficiency of existing campus buildings, including HVAC optimisation, building analytics upgrades, and LED lighting retrofits. Furthermore, Duke University has a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning its emissions reduction targets 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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