Edinburgh Napier University scores 52/100 (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 Edinburgh Napier University joint 96th of 780 companies scored, and joint 27th of 66 in Higher Education / Universities.
Edinburgh Napier has achieved substantial operational emissions reductions (49% absolute since 2018/19) and maintains transparent public reporting via HESA. However, Scope 3 emissions lack quantified year-on-year tracking, renewable energy covers only 28% of grid supply, and science-based target validation is absent. No fossil fuel controversies, but sustainability ambition is constrained by incomplete supply chain accountability.
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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 Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Energy Source (4/10, 4/10).
13 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.
“Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions 3274.8 tCO₂e, carbon intensity 0.0294 tCO₂e/m², 2023/24”
“Our electricity, gas and water data is audited externally to ensure what we report is accurate.”
“140 HE providers submitted Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions data to HESA through the Estates management record for the year 2023/24.”
“What we are doing to reduce our energy and water consumption at Edinburgh Napier University”
“What we're doing to improve biodiversity at Edinburgh Napier University”
“If you're interested in biodiversity, we also have the Lions' Gate Garden for anybody who wants to volunteer in making our campuses greener places.”
“Edinburgh Napier University Hedgehog Friendly Campus scheme”
“We typically recycle 80% of waste generated at our campus. The remaining 20% is used as refuse-derived fuel.”
“The SBTi's Target Dashboard lists companies and financial institutions that have set science-based targets.”
“Our Environmental Sustainability Strategy Board of Governance (ESSBG)”
“The University's core strategy includes a commitment to achieving net zero carbon in its operations by 2030.”
“Edinburgh Napier has removed all direct investments from fossil fuel companies.”
“A statement on Edinburgh Napier's decision to remove all direct investments in fossil fuels”
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Where Edinburgh Napier University sits among higher education / universities peers.
Among the 66 major higher education / universities brands we've scored, Edinburgh Napier University is tied =27th of 66, with 4 others.
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Edinburgh Napier University is a public research institution, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It serves students across multiple campuses and operates as a comprehensive university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes across engineering, business, applied sciences, and health disciplines. It ranks among mid-tier UK higher education providers by scale.
Peer institution in same city; comparable scale and research intensity.
View breakdown →Mid-tier UK research university; similar sustainability reporting scope and scale.
View breakdown →UK research university with urban multi-campus footprint; comparable emissions baseline.
View breakdown →Russell Group peer; higher reporting maturity; useful emissions trajectory benchmark.
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