Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech, a US-based education services provider, reported total emissions of approximately 268,362 tonnes CO2e in 2023. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of approximately 76,261 tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 139,140 tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 52,961 tonnes CO2e. In 2022, their total emissions were about 257,437 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 102,609 tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 127,842 tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 26,986 tonnes CO2e. For 2021, the total emissions were around 285,614 tonnes CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of roughly 96,317 tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 152,823 tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 36,474 tonnes CO2e. In 2019, Virginia Tech's total emissions were approximately 281,335 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 115,021 tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of roughly 124,166 tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 42,148 tonnes CO2e.

Earlier data shows total emissions of about 213,720 tonnes CO2e in 2020, 232,260 tonnes CO2e in 2018, 250,867 tonnes CO2e in 2017, 257,244 tonnes CO2e in 2016, 269,874 tonnes CO2e in 2015, 284,489 tonnes CO2e in 2014, and 297,488 tonnes CO2e in 2013. For these earlier years (2013-2018, 2020), specific Scope 1, 2, and 3 breakdowns were not provided.

Virginia Tech has not publicly disclosed any specific quantifiable reduction targets or made commitments to initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Climate Pledge.