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Education Services
US
updated 6 months ago

University of Wisconsin System

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The University of Wisconsin System (UW System), headquartered in the United States, is a prominent public higher education institution that serves a diverse student population across its 13 universities. Founded in 1971, the UW System has established itself as a leader in academic excellence, research, and community engagement within the education sector. With a focus on providing high-quality education, the UW System offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programmes, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and accessibility. Notable achievements include significant contributions to research and development, making it a key player in the academic landscape. The UW System's dedication to fostering a vibrant learning environment positions it as a vital resource for students and communities throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

DitchCarbon Score

How does University of Wisconsin System's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

University of Wisconsin System's score of 23 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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University of Wisconsin System's reported carbon emissions

The University of Wisconsin System currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of specific figures. Consequently, there are no recorded emissions in kg CO2e, nor are there any documented reduction targets or climate pledges at this time. The University of Wisconsin System has not inherited any emissions data from a parent organisation, nor does it have any cascading climate commitments from related entities. As such, the institution's climate strategy and initiatives remain unspecified. In the context of climate commitments, the University of Wisconsin System may be exploring avenues for future sustainability efforts, but specific details regarding targets or initiatives are not provided.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. University of Wisconsin System's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for University of Wisconsin System is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

University of Wisconsin System 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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