Ulster University

Ulster University reported total gross emissions of approximately 86,180,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 4,455,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 3,299,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totaling 78,426,000 kg CO2e. The largest contributors to Scope 3 were purchased goods and services at 53,819,000 kg CO2e and employee commute at 20,925,000 kg CO2e.

In 2023, the university's total gross emissions were approximately 75,028,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 4,843,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,390,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 66,819,000 kg CO2e.

Ulster University has demonstrated significant progress in reducing its operational carbon footprint, achieving a 61.0% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 19,889,000 kg CO2e in 2005 to 7,754,000 kg CO2e in 2024, surpassing targets set in its previous carbon management plan.

The university is actively pursuing net-zero targets. A Net Zero Modelling exercise, initiated in 2023 with a timeframe extending to 2025, aims to identify a viable route to achieving net-zero carbon across all campuses, operations, and the supply chain for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, a campus Net Zero Buildings Project commenced in 2023 to outline options for carbon reductions within university buildings, with a long-term goal of net zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050.