- Continued inflationary pressures on pay and non-pay expenditure.
- Challenging international student recruitment market.
- Delays to delivery of physical and digital infrastructure masterplans due to funding pressures.
University of Leicester
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-2024 reporting, University of Leicester disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 14.8K tonnes CO2e. 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
14.8K tonnes CO2e
2023-2024
Energy Use
80.5M kWh
2023-2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 14.8K tonnes CO2e |
| 2016-2025 | 29.2K tonnes CO2 (2004/05 baseline) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced direct carbon emissions by 6% compared to the previous year; 21% reduction since 2018/19 baseline.
- Achieved bronze EcoCampus certification.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityDiversity and Inclusion