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Newcastle University

Newcastle University, a prestigious institution located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB, is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and research innovation. Founded in 1834, it has evolved into a leading university, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines, including science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. With a strong emphasis on research, Newcastle University is a key player in the higher education sector, consistently ranking among the top universities in the UK. Its unique approach to education combines rigorous academic training with practical experience, fostering a vibrant learning environment. The university is particularly noted for its contributions to medical research and sustainable energy solutions, positioning itself as a leader in these critical fields.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Newcastle 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 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

Newcastle University's score of 29 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Newcastle University's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Newcastle University reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,859,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 21,859,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The university's Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, reaching about 93,092,000 kg CO2e, which included approximately 2,626,000 kg CO2e from business travel. Comparatively, in 2021, the university's emissions were slightly lower, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at about 21,572,000 kg CO2e each, while Scope 3 emissions totalled around 69,987,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions from 2020, where they were approximately 98,522,000 kg CO2e, indicating a growing impact from indirect sources. Despite these figures, Newcastle University has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Newcastle 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. This request for Newcastle University is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Newcastle 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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