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University Of Leeds

The University of Leeds, a prestigious institution located in Leeds, GB, is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and research innovation. Founded in 1904, it has evolved into a leading university, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, engineering, and business. With a strong emphasis on research, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, reflecting its position among the top universities in the UK. Its unique approach to education combines rigorous academic training with practical experience, preparing students for successful careers in an ever-changing global landscape. The university's state-of-the-art facilities and vibrant campus life further enhance its appeal, making it a top choice for students from around the world.

DitchCarbon Score

How does University Of Leeds'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.

50

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 Leeds's score of 50 is higher than 99% 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 Leeds's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, the University of Leeds reported total carbon emissions of approximately 38,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,960,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion and fugitive emissions, and Scope 2 emissions of about 6,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity and heat. The university's Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling approximately 149,000,000 kg CO2e, with major contributions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting. The university has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2030 in collaboration with Leeds City Council and other partners. Additionally, they aspire to eliminate direct carbon emissions (Scope 1) by 2050. These initiatives reflect the university's commitment to sustainability and its role in the broader climate action framework within the region.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. University Of Leeds'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 Leeds 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.

University Of Leeds 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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