York St John University is a teaching-focused higher education institution in York, England.
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York St John has cut Scope 1+2 emissions 67.5% since 2005 and publishes statutory data via HESA. Scope 3 reporting is skeletal—only commuting quantified, no supplier engagement. Energy comes from named PPAs and on-site solar, but renewable percentages lack HESA confirmation. Biodiversity outcomes are credible; nature supply-chain risk unmapped.
York St John University scores 56/100 (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 York St John University joint 34th of 847 companies scored, and joint 4th of 67 in Higher Education / Universities.
Where York St John University sits among higher education / universities peers.
Among the 67 major higher education / universities brands we've scored, York St John University is tied =4th of 67, with 3 others.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
Scope 3 not reported to HESA.
No pollution incidents identified.
No SBTi validation.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Emissions Trajectory and Controversies & Red Flags (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain and Water Impact (3/10, 5/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above York St John University.
Manchester Met has cut Scope 1+2 emissions 65% since 2005 and publishes audited sustainability data annually.
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See the breakdown →LJMU has achieved genuine absolute emissions cuts (65.5% since 2005) backed by statutory HESA data and ISO 14001 verification.
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“Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions 1,575.3 tCO2e, 2023/24, UKPRN 10007713”
“from 0.445kgCO2e/kWh in 2013 to 0.207kgCO2e/kWh in 2024, primarily due to the rapid growth of renewable energy”
“140 HE providers submitted Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions data to HESA through the Estates management record for the year 2023/24”
“Our 2024 travel survey found that staff and student commuting results in over 4,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually”
“40% of our renewable electricity comes directly from wind farms: Altwalis, Andershaw, Baillie and Berry Burn”
“We have planted more than 1000 trees on our campuses in the past few years.”
“Biodiversity initiatives, including Hedgehog Friendly Campus Scheme accreditations and tansy beetle preservation, underscored the team's dedication”
“We are a growing network of people from over 700 higher education institutions across the world, working together to promote nature”
“Since 2016, all waste produced by York St John has been diverted from landfill.”
“Through energy efficiency and renewable energy, we expect to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80% by 2030”
“Target dashboard — Science Based Targets Initiative [no York St John University entry found]”
“York St John University participated in the Global Climate Strike in 2019”
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York St John University is a teaching-focused higher education institution in York, England. It operates a residential campus. The university is positioned in the mid-tier UK sector and has embedded sustainability into its institutional strategy.
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