Direct emissions
43,415
tCO2e
T
The University Of Birmingham
Explore carbon emissions data for The University Of Birmingham. Mycelium helps you review reported emissions, disclosure status, Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 data, climate targets and sustainability information in one company profile.
This profile brings together available carbon emissions data for The University Of Birmingham, including reported figures, modelled estimates, disclosure documents and sustainability indicators, so you can review its emissions and compare its performance against similar companies. Read how we source and check this data.
Emissions
Carbon emissions
Total yearly emissions across all scopes
489,852 tCO2e
Scope 1
tCO2e
43,415
Scope 2
tCO2e
4,676
Scope 3 total
tCO2e
441,761
Scope 3 reported
- 1
- 2
- 3
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- 9
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- 11
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- 14
- 15
Provenance
Emissions
Factors
456,952
kgCO2e / £M
Supplier specific emission factors (kgCO2e / £M)
Modelled
Reported
Scope 1 + 2
Direct + purchased energy
44,861
44,861
Upstream
+ upstream Scope 3
304,600
293,866
Total
+ all Scope 3
456,952
295,000
Which figure should I use?
Use Modelled. It is the most complete view: any categories the company hasn't disclosed are filled with industry-typical estimates, so a transparent company isn't unfairly penalised against one that simply hasn't reported.
Reported counts only emissions the company has filed itself. A blank or low Reported cell doesn't mean those emissions don't exist, just that the company hasn't disclosed them.
When Reported sits close to Modelled, that is a positive signal. The company has disclosed most of its salient emissions and there's little gap for the model to fill. Even then, Modelled is the right figure to use for a like-for-like comparison across companies.
Sustainability
Snapshot
Based on reported data, retrieved with AI
- The University Of Birmingham reported 489,852 tCO₂e in 2021.
- Scope 3 accounted for 90% of emissions.
- Reported across 7 of 15 GHG Protocol Scope 3 categories.
According to available emissions disclosures, The University Of Birmingham reported total yearly emissions of 489,852 tCO₂e in 2021. Scope 3 emissions accounted for 90% of reported output, indicating supply chain activity, purchased goods and services, business travel, and wider operational dependencies were the most significant contributors to the company's carbon footprint.
The company achieved a Mycelium Score of 1.7, placing it well below average for its sector for sustainability performance, and received a transparency score of 47.9, pointing to fairly limited disclosure, with notable gaps in key areas.
Total Emissions across all scopes
489,852 tCO2e
Scope 1 emissions
Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls, such as fuel use, facilities and vehicles.
Scope 2 emissions
Indirect emissions from purchased energy, including electricity, heating and cooling.
Location based
4,676
tCO2eMarket based
–
tCO2eScope 3 emissions
Wider value chain emissions across the 15 GHG Protocol categories, from purchased goods and business travel to investments, where reported.
Cat 1
Purchased goods & services
191,866
tCO2eCat 2
Capital goods
3,836
tCO2eCat 3
Fuel & energy related activities
9,145
tCO2eCat 4
Upstream transportation & distribution
3,836
tCO2eCat 5
Waste generated in operations
628
tCO2eCat 6
Business travel
9,767
tCO2eCat 7
Employee commuting
55,527
tCO2eCat 8
Upstream leased assets
3,836
tCO2eCat 9
Downstream transportation & distribution
3,836
tCO2eCat 10
Processing of sold products
3,836
tCO2eCat 11
Use of sold products
146,761
tCO2eCat 12
End-of-life treatment of sold products
3,836
tCO2eCat 13
Downstream leased assets
1,031
tCO2eCat 14
Franchises
3,836
tCO2eCat 15
Investments
185
tCO2e8 values were derived via Mycelium's normalisation process rather than reported by the company. Cells marked “–” were not disclosed.
Contact Info
Website
www.birmingham.ac.ukAddress
Edgbaston Park Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TT
Country
United Kingdom
Phone
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How scoring works
How the Mycelium Score is calculated
The Mycelium Score is out of 10. Up to 6.5 points reflect carbon intensity vs sector peers (emissions normalised against revenue). The remaining 3.5 reflect data quality: third-party verified, profile claimed by the company, and full disclosure across all reporting categories.
A higher score means lower carbon intensity than sector peers, backed by data that's third-party verified, claimed by the company, and fully disclosed. The University Of Birmingham's score sits at the top of this page and in the score panel.
How the Transparency Score is calculated
The Transparency Score measures how much of a company's key emissions data is publicly disclosed, graded from A (very high) down to F (very low). Crucially, it weights each gap by how material that bucket is for the company's industry, so an undisclosed category where the bulk of emissions sit hurts far more than a minor one.
For The University Of Birmingham, the single biggest gap is Use of sold products (Scope 3 Category 11). Mycelium estimates it accounts for around 30% of the company's total footprint, typically the largest source of emissions for a Services company, yet it hasn't been disclosed. Leaving a bucket this large unreported is what's holding the transparency score down.
In total, roughly 30% of The University Of Birmingham's estimated emissions sit in categories it hasn't reported. Disclosing these would be the fastest way to raise the transparency score.
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The University Of Birmingham carbon emissions FAQs
What are The University Of Birmingham's carbon emissions?
In its 2021 reporting year, The University Of Birmingham disclosed total emissions of 489,852 tCO2e across all scopes. Scope 3 accounted for the largest share, around 90% of the total.
Does The University Of Birmingham report Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions?
For 2021, The University Of Birmingham's available disclosure covers Scope 1 (43,415 tCO2e), Scope 2 (4,676 tCO2e), Scope 3 across 7 of the 15 GHG Protocol categories. Figures not reported by the company are shown as modelled estimates and labelled as such.
How transparent is The University Of Birmingham's emissions reporting?
The University Of Birmingham has a Mycelium transparency score of 47.9 out of 100. The score weights each emissions category by how material it is for the company's industry, so it reflects whether the disclosures that matter most have been made.
Is The University Of Birmingham sustainable?
Mycelium measures sustainability through carbon emissions data rather than giving a yes or no verdict. The University Of Birmingham has a Mycelium Score of 1.7 out of 10, which reflects its emissions intensity against sector peers together with how transparent and well-verified its reporting is. The emissions figures, disclosure documents and climate targets on this page give the fuller picture.
Is The University Of Birmingham environmentally friendly?
Carbon emissions are one measurable part of environmental impact, and the part Mycelium tracks. The University Of Birmingham disclosed 489,852 tCO2e for 2021, and its Mycelium Score of 1.7 out of 10 shows how that performance compares with similar companies in its sector.
Learn more about our methodology and where this data comes from.
