Falmouth University scores 49/100 (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 Falmouth University joint 159th of 780 companies scored, and joint 45th of 66 in Higher Education / Universities.
Falmouth University reports Scope 1+2 emissions of 2,319 tCO2e annually via statutory HESA data, with a 12.9% absolute reduction since 2005 — far short of its 50% target by 2025. Renewable energy supply is negligible at 4%, and Scope 3 emissions remain unpublished. Active campus management and supplier engagement exist, but absence of SBTi validation and material gaps to near-term targets limit credibility.
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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, 4/10).
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“Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions 2318.9 tCO2e, 2023/24 (HESA EMR Table-3, UKPRN 10008640)”
“Annual scope 1, 2 & 3 carbon emission profiles are developed in alignment with the Standardised Carbon Emission Framework (EAUC, 2022).”
“Their approach to sustainable procurement was assessed as being 'established'... on the higher end of the spectrum.”
“54 projects... expected to save 542 tonnes of carbon emissions and £150,158 on energy bills annually.”
“Penryn Campus has now seen a 65% reduction, with Falmouth Campus just behind with a 69% reduction – ahead of our target of a 50% reduction by 2025.”
“We launched our new 'Swap Shop' campaign in 2023 with the aim of helping our campus and local communities reduce resource use and waste.”
“Sustainability Report 2024, published February 20, 2025 by Falmouth University on Issuu.”
“Environment Sustainability Policy · Sustainable and Responsible Procurement · Audited Financial Statements 2024”
“Responsibility for the various aspects of Falmouth Exeter Plus's Sustainability Policy rests with individual members of CCECEB.”
“A Falmouth University graduate was uninvited from a public event intended to discuss the role of protest as a result of her Just Stop Oil protest on campus in October 2023.”
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Where Falmouth University sits among higher education / universities peers.
Among the 66 major higher education / universities brands we've scored, Falmouth University is tied =45th of 66, with 7 others.
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Falmouth University is a specialist arts and creative education institution in Cornwall, UK, operating two campuses in Penryn and Falmouth. It is one of the UK's leading creative universities. Core activity spans digital media, performing arts, visual culture, and design disciplines with minimal direct environmental impact outside campus operations.
Joint governance partner via FX Plus collaborative structure; HE sector peer in UK.
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