University Of Exeter

The University of Exeter reported its latest available emissions data for 2025, with total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions projected at 86,977,000 kg CO2e. This includes about 6,329,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 5,680,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and around 76,977,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3.

Looking back, in 2024, the university's Scope 1 emissions were 6,505,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) emissions were 6,836,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 83,464,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were 6,439,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) emissions were 6,578,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 89,505,000 kg CO2e.

The University of Exeter has set ambitious climate commitments. It aims to achieve carbon neutrality (net zero) for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, with an interim target to reduce these emissions by 75% by 2030, using a 2018/2019 baseline. Additionally, the university has a near-term target to reduce emissions across all Scope 1, 2, and 3 categories (excluding international student out-of-term travel) by 26% by 2030, with a 2023 baseline. For the long term, it aims to reduce absolute emissions across all scopes, including international student out-of-term travel, by at least 90% by 2050, utilising insetting for the remaining balance to net zero.