- Davidson has achieved only a 10% reduction in GHG emissions since 2008, lagging behind peer institutions, some of which have achieved carbon neutrality or significantly higher emission reductions.
Davidson College
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 23.4K MTCO2e/year (2008) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total net emissions by 9.7% from FY08-FY18; reduced emissions per-square foot by 27.2% and per student by 16.7% over the same period.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce institutional greenhouse gas emissions 50 percent from 2008 levels by 2026.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change