Glasgow School of Art scores 46/100 (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 Glasgow School of Art joint 218th of 780 companies scored, and joint 56th of 66 in Higher Education / Universities.
Glasgow School of Art demonstrates real emissions reductions (31.9% intensity improvement over nine years) and exceptional waste management (93.9% recycling), but lags critically on renewable energy—zero on-site generation and no confirmed green tariff. Supply chain emissions remain largely unmapped. Net zero commitments lack science-based validation.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 6/10). Weakest on Energy Source and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (2/10, 3/10).
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“Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions 1706.0 tCO2e, 2023/24, UKPRN 10002681”
“natural gas accounting for 954.53 tonnes and electricity for 463.95 tonnes”
“GSA's funding application was approved, enabling the institution to proceed with delivery of its low-carbon strategy”
“In March 2025, we published our Environmental and Social Justice Framework”
“In December 2022 the Board of Governors at The Glasgow School of Art approved an Environmental and Social Justice Framework”
“The Arts is especially vulnerable to Greenwashing — GSA publishes awareness content on this issue”
“A student/staff collective documenting existing material reuse efforts within Glasgow School of Art and developing a Garnethill Circular Economy Hub”
“Waste · Water · Wellbeing · Workshop — GSA sustainability themes including water”
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Where Glasgow School of Art sits among higher education / universities peers.
Among the 66 major higher education / universities brands we've scored, Glasgow School of Art is tied =56th of 66, with 1 other.
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Glasgow School of Art is a specialist art and design institution, headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. With approximately 2,400 students and 800 staff, it operates a 66,757 m² urban campus in Garnethill. The school combines studio-based arts education with research, including environmental architecture and urban design programmes.
Peer UK higher education institution with mandatory PBCCD and HESA reporting requirements.
View breakdown →Nearby Scottish university; comparable institution size and public sector climate accountability framework.
View breakdown →Specialist arts education peer; similar curriculum focus and urban campus footprint profile.
View breakdown →UK higher education sector; independent institution with documented sustainability reporting and net zero targets.
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