Imperial College London
Imperial College London, often referred to simply as Imperial, is a prestigious institution located in the heart of London, GB. Founded in 1907, it has established itself as a leader in science, engineering, medicine, and business education. With a strong emphasis on research and innovation, Imperial is renowned for its cutting-edge contributions to various fields, including healthcare, technology, and environmental science. The college offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, distinguished by its commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world application. Imperial's unique approach to education fosters a culture of entrepreneurship and critical thinking, positioning it among the top universities globally. Notable achievements include consistently ranking within the top ten universities worldwide, reflecting its strong market position and influence in academia and industry alike.
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Imperial College London's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Imperial College London reported total carbon emissions of approximately 244,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 19,538,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, which accounted for about 19,492,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity, were approximately 22,874,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, totalling about 201,174,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (34,473,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (4,542,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the college's emissions were slightly lower, at about 244,000,000 kg CO2e in the UK, with Scope 1 emissions at 19,492,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 22,874,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 201,174,000 kg CO2e. Imperial College London has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce total Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions from energy consumption by 15% by the end of the 2025-26 fiscal year, using 2018-19 as the baseline. This target reflects a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and aligns with broader sustainability goals. The college's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that it independently reports its carbon footprint and sustainability initiatives.
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| 2013 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 37,627,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 37,818,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Imperial College London is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
