Carbon Footprint

A net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions organisation reduces its emissions following science-based pathways, with any remaining GHG emissions attributable to University of Galway being fully neutralised by like-for-like removals of emissions from the earth’s atmosphere, without purchasing carbon credits, in line with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5oC. The boundary of a net zero target for University of Galway includes global scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions attributable to University of Galway, as defined in The Greenhouse Gas Protocol – A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard. GHG emissions and the impact of University of Galway on climate can be measured in terms of equivalent CO2 emission.

This report outlines the methodology used to quantify the GHG emissions attributable to University of Galway and presents the results of the carbon footprint assessment that has been carried out for University of Galway for 2017-2023. Gaining an understanding of the sources and quantities of GHG emissions attributable to University of Galway is an imperative first step in the creation of a climate action plan for University of Galway and setting a 1.5oC aligned science-based target for University of Galway and its value chain, so that the University can put in place a carbon management plan and roadmap to reduce GHG emissions attributable to University of Galway to net zero.

Read the University of Galway Carbon Footprint Report 2023.