- Significant environmental challenges presented by University operations and individual actions
- Climate and ecological emergencies requiring transformational response
- Indirect (Scope 3) emissions likely larger than direct footprint
- Managing climate-related risks and building resilience
University of Manchester
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-2028 reporting, University of Manchester disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of Under 53,000 tonnes CO2e in 2022. 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
Under 53,000 tonnes CO2e in 2022
2023-2028
Renewable Energy
100% purchased renewable electricity (REGO certified)
of total energy
Waste
4.5K tonnes/year
2023-2028
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-2028 | Under 53,000 tonnes CO2e in 2022 |
| 2018-07 to 2019-08 | 342.8K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced operational carbon footprint by 35% since 2007
- Ended endowment investment in fossil fuel companies
- Exceeded initial 5-year target of reducing carbon intensity of public equity holdings
- 94% of waste diverted from landfill
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Recycle 45% of campus waste by 2025
- Divert 100% of waste from landfill by 2023
- Roll out food waste collection to 100% of buildings by 2024
- Require all labs to achieve minimum LEAF Bronze by 2025
- Reduce energy consumption by 10% against 2018 baseline
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 10% increase in urban green space by 2028
- Improve staff/student wellbeing scores associated with green space by 25% by 2028
- Limit annual air travel emissions to 50% of 2018/19 levels
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve zero carbon emissions in operations (Scopes 1 & 2) by 2038
- Reach net zero on investment portfolio by 2038
- Decarbonise fleet vehicles by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityGovernance