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 and approved by the University of Leeds Net Zero Data Management and Reporting Group.
Scope 1 Emissions 2024-25
| Category | Emission source | GHG emission: Carbon dioxide equivalent (tonnes) 2023/24 | GHG emission: Carbon dioxide equivalent (tonnes) 2024/25 | % Change |
| Direct | Fuel combustion | 36,651 | 29,340 | -19.95% |
| Direct | University vehicle fleet | 78 | 76 | -2.56% |
| Direct | Agriculture | 1,960 | 1,663 | -15.15% |
| Direct | Fugitive (unintentional) | 333 | 288 | -13.51% |
Scope 2 Emissions 2024-25
| Category | Emission source | GHG emission: Carbon dioxide equivalent (tonnes) 2023/24 | GHG emission: Carbon dioxide equivalent (tonnes) 2024/25 | % Change |
| Indirect | Purchased electricity | 5,456 | 6,756 | 23.83% |
| Indirect | Purchased heat | 582 | 576 | -1.03% |
Scope 3 Emissions 2024-25
| Category | Emission source | GHG emission: Carbon dioxide equivalent (tonnes) 2023/24 | GHG emission: Carbon dioxide equivalent (tonnes) 2024/25 | % Change |
| Indirect | Category 1: Purchased Goods and Services | 149,295 | 137,888 | -7.64% |
| Indirect | Category 2 : Capital Goods | 1,795 | 1,120 | -37.60% |
| Indirect | Category 5: Waste Generated in Operations | 252 | 238 | -5.56% |
| Indirect | Category 6: Business Travel | 10,861 | 7,551 | -30.48% |
| Indirect | Category 7: Employee & Student Commuting | 6,362 | 6,278 | -1.33% |
| Indirect | Category 13: Downstream Leased Assets | 1,562 | 1,554 | -0.51% |
Total Emissions 2024-25
| Category | Emission source | GHG emission: Carbon dioxide equivalent (tonnes) 2023/24 | GHG emission: Carbon dioxide equivalent (tonnes) 2024/25 | % Change |
| Direct + Indirect | Total Emissions | 215,187 | 193,328 | -10.16% |
