All Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are represented as carbon dioxide equivalent (tonnes) in the following lists. Starting from 2022/23, emissions are reported in line with the GHG Protocol framework.
Scope 1 Emissions 2023-24
Category | Emission source | GHG emission: Carbon dioxide equivalent (tonnes) 2022/23 | GHG emission: Carbon dioxide equivalent (tonnes) 2023/24 | % Change |
Direct | Fuel combustion | 36,604 | 36,651 | 0.13% |
Direct | University vehicle fleet | 148 | 78 | -47.30% |
Direct | Agriculture | 1,837 | 1,960 | 6.70% |
Direct | Fugitive (unintentional) | 268 | 333 | 24.25% |
Scope 2 Emissions 2023-24
Category | Emission source | GHG emission: Carbon dioxide equivalent (tonnes) 2022/23 | GHG emission: Carbon dioxide equivalent (tonnes) 2023/24 | % Change |
Indirect | Purchased electricity | 5,780 | 5,456 | -5.61% |
Indirect | Purchased heat | 490 | 582 | 18.78% |
Scope 3 Emissions 2023-24
Category | Emission source | GHG emission: Carbon dioxide equivalent (tonnes) 2022/23 | GHG emission: Carbon dioxide equivalent (tonnes) 2023/24 | % Change |
Indirect | Category 1: Purchased Goods and Services | 108,663 | 149,295 | 37.39% |
Indirect | Category 2 : Capital Goods | 1,828 | 1,795 | -1.81% |
Indirect | Category 5: Waste Generated in Operations | 255 | 252 | -1.18% |
Indirect | Category 6: Business Travel | 9,635 | 10,861 | 12.72% |
Indirect | Category 7: Employee & Student Commuting | 5,570 | 6,362 | 14.22% |
Indirect | Category 13: Downstream Leased Assets | 1,406 | 1,562 | 11.10% |