Leeds Beckett University is a public higher education institution in Leeds, England, serving over 22,000 students across two campuses.
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Leeds Beckett has reduced operational emissions 72.5% from a 2005 baseline and publishes verified data via HESA. Critical gap: zero quantified supply chain emissions despite 22,000 students and material procurement. Scope 3 measurement is nascent; no SBTi validation or standalone impact report exists.
Leeds Beckett University scores 50/100 (Making progress) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified September 2026.
That places Leeds Beckett University joint 149th of 847 companies scored, and joint 39th of 67 in Higher Education / Universities.
Where Leeds Beckett University sits among higher education / universities peers.
Among the 67 major higher education / universities brands we've scored, Leeds Beckett University is tied =39th of 67, with 5 others.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
No aggregate institutional Scope 3 total accessible.
No RE100, PPA, or 100% renewable commitment.
No nature footprint assessment or TNFD disclosure found.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Emissions Trajectory (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain and Energy Source (2/10, 4/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Leeds Beckett University.
Glasgow Caledonian University reports comprehensive Scope 1+2 emissions data with a verified 27.7% reduction since 2005, but remains entirely gas-powered with zero renewable energy.
See the breakdown →CCCU has cut operational emissions 51% since 2005 and ranks gold-tier for energy efficiency among UK universities.
See the breakdown →Teesside University has cut operational emissions 42% since 2005 and maintains zero waste to landfill, backed by statutory HESA reporting.
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“Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions 4858.2 tCO2e, 2023/24, UKPRN 10003861”
“Since 2005 we have reduced our carbon emissions by 65%”
“Leeds Beckett University has been working to reduce the emissions associated with its estate for nearly two decades”
“procuring 70% of our goods and services in West Yorkshire”
“Projects are linked to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, audited annually”
“Ecoprod works with many universities – read our case study from Leeds Beckett University”
“achieve phased targets set within the Biodiversity Management Plan (Woodland) 2016-2025”
“The LSI has been helping set the standard in Building Performance Evaluation research landscape for over 30 years”
“InfluenceMap maintains the world's leading database of corporate and industry association lobbying of climate policy”
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Leeds Beckett University is a public higher education institution in Leeds, England, serving over 22,000 students across two campuses. It operates research institutes in sustainability and business. As a UK university, its environmental footprint spans campus operations, procurement, student and staff commuting, and research activities.
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