Teesside University is a mid-sized UK higher education institution based in Middlesbrough, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across multiple disciplines.
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Teesside University has cut operational emissions 42% since 2005 and maintains zero waste to landfill, backed by statutory HESA reporting. Critical gap: no Scope 3 emissions disclosed despite material supply chain exposure. No published net-zero target exists; the institution acknowledges it must do more but remains without SBTi alignment.
Teesside University scores 51/100 (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 Teesside University joint 126th of 847 companies scored, and joint 32nd of 67 in Higher Education / Universities.
Where Teesside University sits among higher education / universities peers.
Among the 67 major higher education / universities brands we've scored, Teesside University is tied =32nd of 67, with 6 others.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
Carbon Management Plan identifies categories but publishes no figures.
No SBTi commitment identified.
No TNFD disclosure, no supply chain nature risk mapping, no quantified footprint beyond urban campus estate.
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The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Teesside University.
Edinburgh Napier has achieved substantial operational emissions reductions (49% absolute since 2018/19) and maintains transparent public reporting via HESA.
See the breakdown →UAL has verified operational emissions reductions (48% since 2005) but supply-chain emissions remain unquantified and rising.
See the breakdown →Warwick has met interim carbon targets through operational gas phase-out and renewable electricity, but Scope 3 emissions—three-quarters of its footprint—lack annual disclosure and reduction milestones.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale12 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
7 of 12 sources are independent of the company.
“4,910.5 tCO₂e total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions 2023/24, HESA Table-3 (UKPRN 10007161)”
“Annual Environmental and Social Governance Report 2022/23 — EcoCampus Gold accreditation confirmed”
“EcoCampus provides third party verification via UKAS accredited partners”
“Scope 3 emissions figures are included separately in the Environmental information statistics tables for most HE providers”
“extension of emissions measurement in UK universities to include Scope 3 generally represents a very large (>400%) increase”
“Of the 136 HE providers who submitted data for the past two years, 96 (71%) saw a decrease in emissions”
“University reduce its carbon emissions by almost a third, as well as reduce water usage by 142,000 cubic metres”
“177 x 250w solar panels generate green electricity 365 days a year, providing a renewable energy source”
“all new builds achieving the building sustainability rating standard (BREEAM) and sustainable procurement practices embedded in masterplan projects”
“Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024/25 — Teesside University, Ambition Delivered Today”
“dedicated approach to its environmental responsibilities and is aware of the impact the University's operations can have”
“Leading the way - that's how we've ranked Teesside University on its plan to reduce emissions and fight climate change”
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Teesside University is a mid-sized UK higher education institution based in Middlesbrough, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across multiple disciplines. The university serves students and operates a £300m campus masterplan combining academic facilities with research and student services.
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