University of Strathclyde is a research-led institution in Glasgow, UK, with significant research output.
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Strathclyde has cut absolute emissions 40% since 2018/19 and publishes credible HESA-verified data, but missed its own 70%-by-2025 interim target by half. Scope 3 emissions remain unquantified despite recent inclusion in net zero targets. No SBTi validation and reliance on unbundled green tariffs limit credibility.
University of Strathclyde scores 54/100 (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 Strathclyde joint 64th of 847 companies scored, and joint 11th of 67 in Higher Education / Universities.
Where University of Strathclyde sits among higher education / universities peers.
Among the 67 major higher education / universities brands we've scored, University of Strathclyde is tied =11th of 67, with 4 others.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
October 2024 Net Zero Carbon Management Plan acknowledges Scope 3 'recently' brought into net zero target but states explicitly this data is 'not as accurate' as Scope 1+2.
No TNFD-aligned disclosure or quantified nature footprint found.
No water pollution breaches identified.
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The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above University of Strathclyde.
Aberystwyth has cut Scope 1+2 emissions 50% from 2005 baseline and publishes statutory HESA data annually, backed by £10m renewable investment.
See the breakdown →DMU has cut operational carbon 62% since 2005 via efficiency gains, but supply chain emissions are rising 40% above baseline.
See the breakdown →Edinburgh has cut operational carbon intensity 35% over a decade and acquired 5,035 hectares for habitat restoration, but leaves Scope 3 emissions unquantified—likely exceeding 300,000 tCO₂e when included.
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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.
“Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions 22626.8 tCO2e, 2023/24, UKPRN 10007805”
“140 HE providers submitted Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions data to HESA through the Estates management record for the year 2023/24”
“University of Strathclyde Climate Change Report 2024-25”
“this data is not as accurate as that for our Scope 1 and 2 emissions”
“negative impacts on the environment e.g. waste, carbon emissions, transport miles”
“financial pressure that the University sector in Scotland has been under, activity has primarily focused on strategic planning, with fewer large scale decarbonisation projects”
“Document format update, updated waste figures and targets, content review — October 2024”
“A policy for the management of surface, potable and waste water at the University — October 2024”
“The University of Strathclyde recognises that our land and property assets encompass a range of habitats and species”
“The SBTi's Target Dashboard lists companies and financial institutions that have set science-based targets”
“Single-use plastic elimination: Progress work to remove single use plastics wherever possible”
“InfluenceMap maintains the world's leading database on corporate and industry association climate policy engagement”
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University of Strathclyde is a research-led institution in Glasgow, UK, with significant research output. It operates an urban campus with statutory reporting to HESA and the Scottish Government. The university integrates sustainability into governance (KPI 16 in Strathclyde 2030 Strategic Plan) and ranked joint 25th globally in THE Impact Rankings 2024.
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