University of Cumbria scores 42/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified September 2026.
That places University of Cumbria joint 298th of 780 companies scored, and 60th of 66 in Higher Education / Universities.
University of Cumbria has achieved significant operational emissions reductions (75% from 2005 baseline) but relies entirely on grid electricity with zero renewable energy procurement. Supply chain emissions are unmeasured, waste recycling underperforms stated targets, and forward carbon targets expired in 2020 with no successor commitment published.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Emissions Trajectory (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Energy Source and Targets & Commitments (1/10, 2/10).
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“Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions (Kg CO2e), 2023/24 — University of Cumbria: 2,502,700 kg CO2e”
“140 HE providers submitted Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions data to HESA through the Estates management record for the year 2023/24”
“Estates and Property Team will collect and monitor a range of environmental performance data including: Energy consumption, Water use, Waste generation, Travel activity”
“Scope 3 carbon emissions from business travel; Scope 3 carbon emissions from staff commuting; Scope 3 carbon emissions from supply chain”
“The data presented relates to the academic years 2015/16 to 2023/24”
“EcoCampus is an Environmental Management System (EMS) and award scheme targeted towards the higher education sector”
“Partnering with engineering firm AECOM, the biodiversity charity The Lifescape Project (LP), and the University of Cumbria (UoC), they launched the Natural Capital Laboratory (NCL) as a five-year pilot”
“Explore and study a diverse environment with unique habitats, wildlife, and flora”
“aligning with our strategies, including those related to planned academic developments and sustainability, the University is finalising an updated Estates Strategy in 2024/25”
“We are committed to tackling the biggest challenge of our time, the climate emergency”
“The National School of Forestry was set up here in the 1960s and has a long history of educating forest managers”
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Where University of Cumbria sits among higher education / universities peers.
Among the 66 major higher education / universities brands we've scored, University of Cumbria sits 60th of 66.
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University of Cumbria is a UK higher education institution with campuses in Ambleside, Carlisle, and London. It serves students and generated £78.3m revenue in 2023/24. The university emphasises environmental science, forestry, and conservation research alongside mainstream academic programmes.
Peer: UK post-92 university with distributed campuses and regional research focus.
View breakdown →Peer: Russell Group research-intensive university; environmental science and sustainability strength.
View breakdown →Peer: UK specialist research institution; sustainability and natural capital research emphasis.
View breakdown →Peer: UK modern university; conservation and forestry research; similar revenue scale.
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