Carbon Footprint

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Commitment to Reducing CO₂ Emissions

 

The University is firmly committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality. Our commitment goes beyond reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, it also includes implementing practices that ensure a healthier and more sustainable environment for all. We aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.

Our pathway to carbon neutrality in 2040  is built on three fundamental principles:

  • Reduce – prioritising the reduction of emissions through energy efficiency, sustainable campus management, and the promotion of responsible behaviours across the academic community
  • Transform – accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources and low-carbon solutions across all activities
  • Compensate – addressing residual emissions through credible and verifiable carbon offsetting and removal mechanisms

 

Assessment and Monitoring of Carbon Footprint

 

To monitor the impact and progress regarding the carbon footprint, the university conducts an annual assessment of CO₂ emissions. The report is prepared in accordance with internationally recognized standards, such as the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, ensuring transparency and accuracy in accounting for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

Based on regular measurements of our emissions, we are implementing effective measures to achieve carbon neutrality, actively contributing to SDG 13 and a more sustainable world.

 

Greenhouse gas emissions:

1278,5

tCO2 eq Scope 1, 2 and 3

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Reference year 2025

  • Scope 1 – direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the institution
  • Scope 2 – indirect emissions from purchased and consumed energy
  • Scope 3 – all other indirect emissions across the value chain 

124,5

tCO2 eq Scope 1

×

Reference year 2025

  • Direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the institution

808,8

tCO2 eq Scope 2

×

Reference year 2025

  • Indirect emissions from purchased and consumed energy

345,2

tCO2 eq Scope 3 (parcial)

×

Reference year 2025

  • All other indirect emissions across the value chain (partially covered) 
    • Within Scope 3 , Category 3.3 (Upstream Fuel-and Energy-Related Emissions and waste generated in operations

ODS 7

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

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ODS 9

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

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ODS 11

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

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ODS 12

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

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ODS 13

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

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ODS 14

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

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ODS 15

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

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