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University Of Exeter

The University of Exeter, a prestigious institution located in the United Kingdom, is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and research innovation. Founded in 1955, it has rapidly established itself as a leading player in higher education, with a strong presence in the South West of England and beyond. Specialising in a diverse range of disciplines, including humanities, sciences, and business, the university offers unique programmes that blend rigorous academic training with practical experience. Its state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated research centres contribute to its reputation for producing high-quality graduates and impactful research. Recognised for its outstanding student satisfaction and strong employability rates, the University of Exeter consistently ranks among the top universities in the UK, making it a sought-after destination for students from around the globe.

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44

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

University Of Exeter's score of 44 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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University Of Exeter's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, the University of Exeter reported total carbon emissions of approximately 149,091,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 6,505,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 675,1000 kg CO2e (location-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 86,960,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions were employee commuting (approximately 61,494,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 58,090,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the university's total emissions were slightly lower at about 145,847,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 6,439,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at around 6,578,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 89,505,000 kg CO2e. The university has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives in its recent reports. However, it continues to monitor and disclose its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The data indicates a focus on addressing the significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, particularly in areas such as employee commuting and procurement.

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Scope 1
6,998,000
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Scope 2
482,000
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000,000
Scope 3
74,721,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. University Of Exeter'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 University Of Exeter is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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University Of Exeter 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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