De Montfort University scores 55/100 (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 De Montfort University joint 45th of 780 companies scored, and joint 8th of 66 in Higher Education / Universities.
DMU has cut operational carbon 62% since 2005 via efficiency gains, but supply chain emissions are rising 40% above baseline. Energy remains almost entirely grid-powered with 1.7% renewable generation. Scope 3 trajectory and weak renewable procurement are the dominant weaknesses offsetting operational progress.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Energy Source and Targets & Commitments (3/10, 5/10).
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“Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions 5016.5 tCO2e, 2023/24, UKPRN 10001883”
“scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions reduced by 62% compared to 2005/2006”
“annual report provides an opportunity for staff, students and other stakeholders to assess our sustainability performance”
“solar PV systems generated 216,990 kWh of electricity, which equated to 1.7% of our overall electricity consumption”
“The University will prioritise the conservation and restoration of native plant and animal species on its campuses.”
“Enhance biodiversity on our campus and incorporate biodiversity into our estate management practices”
“selected Wastecycle to help make the institution's waste management processes as cost-effective as possible, while also fully maximising the opportunity to segregate and divert waste from landfill”
“tackling single-use plastic through the 'Choose to Reuse' campaign and through the installation of a large number of water fountains”
“Our targets cover the breath of sustainability issues including waste, green travel, engagement and carbon emissions”
“The SBTi's Target Dashboard lists companies and financial institutions that have set science-based targets”
“the board continued to receive high-level updates on the university's progress towards meeting the targets set in the strategy”
“Simon is responsible for the university's activity and strategy related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”
“Divest from any investment in fossil fuel extraction by 2023”
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Where De Montfort University sits among higher education / universities peers.
Among the 66 major higher education / universities brands we've scored, De Montfort University is tied =8th of 66, with 2 others.
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De Montfort University is a public research and teaching institution in Leicester, England, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across engineering, business, health, and creative disciplines. It serves students and operates a substantial city-centre campus estate.
Peer UK research university; similar scale and Russell Group comparator on carbon and governance.
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