Cardiff Metropolitan University scores 53/100 (Making progress) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified September 2026.
That places Cardiff Metropolitan University joint 75th of 780 companies scored, and joint 16th of 66 in Higher Education / Universities.
Cardiff Met has reduced Scope 1+2 emissions 60% since 2005 and holds ISO 14001 certification, but supply chain mapping remains incomplete and recycling lags sector targets at 49%. Scope 3 quantification relies on partial procurement data. No SBTi validation and no executive pay linkage to sustainability weaken governance claims.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Emissions Trajectory (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (4/10, 4/10).
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“Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions 2023/24: 2,793,800 kg CO2e (HESA Table-3, UKPRN 10007854)”
“Our current Carbon Management Strategy 2024-2030 aims to build on the strong energy performance of the University”
“In 2019/20, we captured, analysed and reported on other Scope 3 emissions for the first time”
“'Halve the Half' initiative delivered a 33% reduction in gas use, a 10% cut in electricity use and 20% reduction in water consumption in two years”
“Cardiff Metropolitan University has received the 'Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership' award at the Times Higher Education Awards 2025”
“SBTi Target Dashboard: no record found for Cardiff Metropolitan University”
“The University will achieve its goal of becoming Net Zero Carbon for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030”
“Carbon Management Plan 2024–2030 sets out our carbon baseline, targets, action and ambition to achieve Net Zero Carbon”
“All consumables and parts are fully recycled”
“Cardiff Metropolitan University has been awarded silver for improving sustainability throughout its estate in the AUDE Awards 2025”
“Paper is FSC accredited, sourced from sustainably managed forests”
“Financial Statements 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 published on Cardiff Met governance pages”
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Where Cardiff Metropolitan University sits among higher education / universities peers.
Among the 66 major higher education / universities brands we've scored, Cardiff Metropolitan University is tied =16th of 66, with 10 others.
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Cardiff Metropolitan University is a public higher education institution in Wales offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across business, engineering, health, and arts disciplines. It serves students across two urban campuses in Llandaff and Cyncoed.
Peer UK higher education institution; comparable size and sector position
View breakdown →Welsh higher education peer; same regional regulatory and funding environment
View breakdown →UK university sector peer; ISO 14001 certified, carbon reporting framework comparable
View breakdown →UK higher education institution; urban campus, similar student population profile
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