University of East Anglia is a research-intensive institution in Norwich, UK.
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UEA has cut Scope 1+2 emissions 32% since 2015 and publishes statutory HESA data annually, but Scope 3 remains unreported despite likely exceeding 50,000t. Heating fuel dependency blocks deeper progress; waste recycling at 24.5% lags sector norms. Climate research credentials are strong; no environmental controversies.
University of East Anglia 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 University of East Anglia joint 126th of 847 companies scored, and joint 32nd of 67 in Higher Education / Universities.
Where University of East Anglia sits among higher education / universities peers.
Among the 67 major higher education / universities brands we've scored, University of East Anglia is tied =32nd of 67, with 6 others.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
No published Scope 3 total for UEA found.
No circular economy targets, waste reduction trajectory, or supplier circularity requirements found in public domain.
No pollution incidents or discharge risks identified.
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The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above University of East Anglia.
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) × Scale13 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
“Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions 14891.9 tCO2e, 2023/24, UKPRN 10007789”
“We purchase REGO certificates for 100% of our electricity, making our supply zero-carbon if reported under a market-based approach.”
“Our campus continues to be recognised for its green spaces, proudly winning our eighth Green Flag award”
“UEA Biodiversity Heroes initiative has seen more than 100 native trees planted to support wildlife on its campus”
“UEA comes 12th under SDG 15 - life on land – which measures institutions on their ability to 'protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems'”
“UEA campus receives seventh consecutive Green Flag Award, recognizing its outstanding green spaces and environmental standards”
“UEA sustainable labs programme document”
“UEA energy and water sustainability page covering monitoring and management”
“SBTi target dashboard — no UEA entry found”
“UEA Sustainability Committee minutes, July 2022 — formal governance record”
“UEA Sustainability Committee — board oversight of sustainability strategy and targets”
“Verdict: Exoneration or withdrawal of all major or serious charges — Climategate inquiry”
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University of East Anglia is a research-intensive institution in Norwich, UK. UEA operates a 360-acre campus and hosts the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and the Climatic Research Unit, contributing to IPCC assessments and global climate policy.
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