- Supply chain disruptions due to Brexit, Covid, and the war in Ukraine.
- Difficulty in replacing high-carbon equipment without considerable resources.
- Limited on-site renewable energy generation potential.
- Increased energy prices and uncertainty in electricity markets.
- Covid-19 pandemic impacting face-to-face engagement.
University of Bristol
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-2022 reporting, University of Bristol disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 25.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). 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
25.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2021-2022
Renewable Energy
20% (electricity)
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 25.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions by 46% from the 2005/06 baseline.
- Reduced water consumption by 37% from the 2007/08 baseline.
- Achieved a 55% combined reuse, recycling, and composting rate.
- Sent only 0.3% of waste to landfill.
- Reduced waste incinerated without energy recovery from 5.3% in 2020/21 to 4.1% in 2021/22.
- Saved 150 tonnes of CO2 from system upgrades in Dorothy Hodgkin Building.
- 100% Bronze Green Lab Certification achieved in 2021.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% Silver Green Lab Certification by 2024
- Increase West of England spend to £40m by 2030
- 100% of STEM schools to have written their CAP by end of 2022
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce energy consumption in STEM buildings by 40-50% by 2030
- Achieve net-zero Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030
- 100% Gold Green Lab Certification by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero Scope 3 emissions (ambitious timescale to be agreed)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyBiodiversitySustainable ProcurementEthical and Sustainable FoodEducation for Sustainable DevelopmentStaff and Student Engagement