- Need to significantly increase energy conservation efforts to achieve carbon neutrality
- Managing Scope 3 emissions
- Balancing new construction with retrofitting older buildings
University of Connecticut
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, University of Connecticut disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.9M tCO2e (Note: This is not a base year calculation). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
11.9M tCO2e (Note: This is not a base year calculation)
2024
Waste
800 tons/year (agricultural compost)
2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.9M tCO2e (Note: This is not a base year calculation) |
| 2020 | 98.1K tons/year (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 26% reduction in emissions since 2001 baseline (despite 44% increase in campus square footage)
- 10% reduction in water consumption since 2020 baseline
- 25% reduction in waste disposal since 2020 baseline
- Renewable energy generation of approximately 651 MWh/year from solar panels
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Carbon neutrality by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Zero carbon by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Carbon NeutralityResource ConservationAcademic IntegrationEquity and EngagementPartnerships and Innovation