Direct emissions
7,926
tCO2e
U
University Of Surrey(The)
Explore carbon emissions data for University Of Surrey(The). 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 University Of Surrey(The), 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
176,602 tCO2e
Scope 1
tCO2e
7,926
Scope 2
tCO2e
6,910
Scope 3 total
tCO2e
161,766
Scope 3 reported
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
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- 9
- 10
- 11
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- 14
- 15
Provenance
Emissions
Factors
509,821
kgCO2e / £M
Supplier specific emission factors (kgCO2e / £M)
Modelled
Reported
Scope 1 + 2
Direct + purchased energy
42,829
42,829
Upstream
+ upstream Scope 3
159,152
42,829
Total
+ all Scope 3
509,821
241,876
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
- University Of Surrey(The) reported 176,602 tCO₂e in 2023.
- Scope 3 accounted for 92% of emissions.
According to available emissions disclosures, University Of Surrey(The) reported total yearly emissions of 176,602 tCO₂e in 2023. Scope 3 emissions accounted for 92% 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 0.4, placing it well below average for its sector for sustainability performance, and received a transparency score of 10.0, pointing to very little public detail on their key emissions.
Total Emissions across all scopes
176,602 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
6,910
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
31,988
tCO2eCat 2
Capital goods
1,187
tCO2eCat 3
Fuel & energy related activities
1,187
tCO2eCat 4
Upstream transportation & distribution
1,187
tCO2eCat 5
Waste generated in operations
1,187
tCO2eCat 6
Business travel
1,187
tCO2eCat 7
Employee commuting
1,187
tCO2eCat 8
Upstream leased assets
1,187
tCO2eCat 9
Downstream transportation & distribution
1,187
tCO2eCat 10
Processing of sold products
1,187
tCO2eCat 11
Use of sold products
45,402
tCO2eCat 12
End-of-life treatment of sold products
1,187
tCO2eCat 13
Downstream leased assets
1,187
tCO2eCat 14
Franchises
1,187
tCO2eCat 15
Investments
1,187
tCO2e15 values were derived via Mycelium's normalisation process rather than reported by the company. Cells marked “–” were not disclosed.
Contact Info
Website
www.surrey.ac.ukAddress
University Of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7XH
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. University Of Surrey(The)'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 University Of Surrey(The), the single biggest gap is Use of sold products (Scope 3 Category 11). Mycelium estimates it accounts for around 42% 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.
Other material categories University Of Surrey(The) hasn't disclosed:
- Purchased goods & services (Scope 3 Category 1), around 30% of the estimated footprint
In total, roughly 72% of University Of Surrey(The)'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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University Of Surrey(The) carbon emissions FAQs
What are University Of Surrey(The)'s carbon emissions?
In its 2023 reporting year, University Of Surrey(The) disclosed total emissions of 176,602 tCO2e across all scopes. Scope 3 accounted for the largest share, around 92% of the total.
Does University Of Surrey(The) report Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions?
For 2023, University Of Surrey(The)'s available disclosure covers Scope 1 (7,926 tCO2e), Scope 2 (6,910 tCO2e). Figures not reported by the company are shown as modelled estimates and labelled as such.
How transparent is University Of Surrey(The)'s emissions reporting?
University Of Surrey(The) has a Mycelium transparency score of 10 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 University Of Surrey(The) sustainable?
Mycelium measures sustainability through carbon emissions data rather than giving a yes or no verdict. University Of Surrey(The) has a Mycelium Score of 0.4 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 University Of Surrey(The) environmentally friendly?
Carbon emissions are one measurable part of environmental impact, and the part Mycelium tracks. University Of Surrey(The) disclosed 176,602 tCO2e for 2023, and its Mycelium Score of 0.4 out of 10 shows how that performance compares with similar companies in its sector.
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