Net Zero by 2040
A NET ZERO UNIVERSITY BY 2040
Queen's University Belfast has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040 across our scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. To achieve this, we must ensure that we integrate climate action into all that we do. Our Net Zero Plan sets out a road map to how we will reach net zero emissions by 2040.
Net Zero Plan
Queen's University Net Zero Plan
Queen's University Net Zero Launch Celebrations
A Net Zero Update
A breakdown of Queen's University scope 1, 2 and 3 based carbon emissions for the academic years 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2018-2019 (baseline year) .
This data has been reported in line with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard and the Environmental Association Standardised Carbon Emissions Framework (SCEF).
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 | 2018-2019 |
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Total Scope 1 & 2 location based carbon emissions - energy and fuel use (tCO2e) | 19,448 | 20,503 | 21,631 |
Total Scope 1 & 2 location based carbon emissions per FTE staff and student (tCO2e/FTE) | 0.78 | 0.82 | 0.97 |
Total Scope 1 & 2 market based carbon emissions - energy and fuel use (tCO2e) | 13,967 | 16,387 | 21,631 |
Scope 3 Emissions | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 | 2018-2019 |
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Scope 3 emissions associated with capital goods (tCO2e) | 11,194 | 15,826 | 15,243 |
Scope 3 emissions associated with procurement of goods and services (tCO2e) | 33,144 | 28,589 | 27,058 |
Scope 3 emissions associated with business-related travel (tCO2e) | 4,309 | 1,702 | 9,450 |
Scope 3 emissions associated with student commuting (tCO2e) | 4,639 | 4,983 | 5,250 |
Scope 3 emissions associated with employee commuting (tCO2e) | 3,035 | 2,745 | 3,150 |
Scope 3 emissions associated with student travel to and from home address (tCO2e) | 16,179 | 14,755 | 21,000 |
Scope 3 emissions associated with waste (tCO2) | 59 | 75 | 102 |
Scope 3 emissions associated with water (tCO2) | 34 | 20 | 74 |
Scope 3 emissions associated with sewerage (tCO2e) | 55 | 59 | 201 |
Scope 3 emissions associated with grid transmissions and distributions (tCO2e) | 519 | 414 | 434 |
Total Scope 3 Emissions | 73,167 | 69,168 | 81,962 |
Contact Us
For more information on how to get involved, please contact sustainability@qub.ac.uk.