University of East Anglia scores 51/100 (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 University of East Anglia joint 117th of 780 companies scored, and joint 32nd of 66 in Higher Education / Universities.
UEA has cut Scope 1+2 emissions 32% since 2015 and publishes statutory HESA data annually, but Scope 3 remains unreported despite likely exceeding 50,000t. Heating fuel dependency blocks deeper progress; waste recycling at 24.5% lags sector norms. Climate research credentials are strong; no environmental controversies.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (9/10, 7/10). Weakest on Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain and Resource Use & Waste (2/10, 3/10).
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“Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions 14891.9 tCO2e, 2023/24, UKPRN 10007789”
“We purchase REGO certificates for 100% of our electricity, making our supply zero-carbon if reported under a market-based approach.”
“Our campus continues to be recognised for its green spaces, proudly winning our eighth Green Flag award”
“UEA Biodiversity Heroes initiative has seen more than 100 native trees planted to support wildlife on its campus”
“UEA comes 12th under SDG 15 - life on land – which measures institutions on their ability to 'protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems'”
“UEA campus receives seventh consecutive Green Flag Award, recognizing its outstanding green spaces and environmental standards”
“UEA sustainable labs programme document”
“UEA energy and water sustainability page covering monitoring and management”
“SBTi target dashboard — no UEA entry found”
“UEA Sustainability Committee minutes, July 2022 — formal governance record”
“UEA Sustainability Committee — board oversight of sustainability strategy and targets”
“Verdict: Exoneration or withdrawal of all major or serious charges — Climategate inquiry”
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Where University of East Anglia sits among higher education / universities peers.
Among the 66 major higher education / universities brands we've scored, University of East Anglia is tied =32nd of 66, with 6 others.
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University of East Anglia is a research-intensive institution in Norwich, UK. UEA operates a 360-acre campus and hosts the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and the Climatic Research Unit, contributing to IPCC assessments and global climate policy.
Russell Group research university; UK institution with carbon and biodiversity commitments.
View breakdown →Research-intensive university; comparable scale, statutory emissions reporting, net zero pledges.
View breakdown →UK higher education sector peer; publishes HESA data, urban campus environmental management.
View breakdown →Research-heavy university; Scope 1+2 reporting, large estate, STEM focus parallels UEA labs.
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