- Measuring the relevance of research and education across 17 SDGs at a large university scale.
- The complexity of matching SDGs with research and teaching subjects, as sustainable development is not always explicitly mentioned.
University of Essex
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 12.5K tCO2e (2019 baseline) reduced by 17% |
| 2019 | 12.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Ranked 45th globally for SDG 13 – Climate Action in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023.
- Achieved Gold Tier status in the USwitch Green Universities Report 2023 for commitment to renewable energy and sustainability initiatives (solar panels, heat pumps, electric vehicles).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Become carbon net zero by 2035.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ActionGender EqualityResponsible Consumption and ProductionPeace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsReduced Inequalities