University of Aberdeen scores 50/100 (Making progress) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified October 2026.
That places University of Aberdeen joint 139th of 780 companies scored, and joint 39th of 66 in Higher Education / Universities.
Aberdeen has cut operational emissions 52.5% since 2005 and publishes verified data annually, but renewable energy procurement remains near-zero at 0%, and biodiversity/waste metrics lack measurable outcomes. Targets are self-set, not SBTi-validated. Scope 3 tracking exists but remains incomplete.
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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 Resource Use & Waste (2/10, 3/10).
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“Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions 12,584.2 tCO₂e, 2023/24, UKPRN 10007783”
“Scope 1 accounts for 40.5% of the emissions baseline, Scope 2 for 34.4%, and Scope 3 for 25.1%”
“All of our emissions reporting is consistent with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocols and the Scottish Government's Public Bodies Climate Change Duty”
“The sector can use the Domestic and International Student Travel Emissions Calculator Tool developed by the University of Aberdeen”
“carbon footprint reduced by 49.3% between 2015/16 and 2023/24”
“140 HE providers submitted Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions data to HESA through the Estates management record for 2023/24”
“the University developed a climate adaptation strategy in 2025, informed by a local risk assessment and initial action plan”
“We aim to reduce the volume of waste we produce and to encourage reuse and recycling”
“Reduce water consumption year-on-year. Improve leak identification through effective water metering.”
“The move came after a nine year campaign by Aberdeen students involved with People & Planet”
“following the University of Aberdeen's similar commitment in 2021”
“project lead Professor Tavis Potts, co-coordinator of the University of Aberdeen's Just Transition Lab”
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Among the 66 major higher education / universities brands we've scored, University of Aberdeen is tied =39th of 66, with 5 others.
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University of Aberdeen is a research-led institution in northeast Scotland. One of the UK's older universities, it operates multiple campuses in Aberdeen, offering undergraduate and postgraduate education across sciences, engineering, medicine, law, and humanities.
Peer research university in Scotland; comparable scale and public research mission.
View breakdown →Peer Russell Group university in UK with similar emissions reporting infrastructure.
View breakdown →Peer STEM-focused research university with energy transition research alignment.
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