University of Lancashire 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 University of Lancashire joint 159th of 780 companies scored, and joint 45th of 66 in Higher Education / Universities.
University of Lancashire reports Scope 1+2 emissions via statutory HESA returns and has cut carbon intensity 49.6% since 2015/16, but lacks independently verified Scope 3 data and a published decarbonisation roadmap. Renewable energy at 58.6% is meaningful but market-based. No biodiversity action plan, SBTi validation, or board-level accountability mechanisms exist.
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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 Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (3/10, 3/10).
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“Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions 7364.3 tCO2e, 2023/24”
“140 HE providers submitted Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions data to HESA through the Estates management record for 2023/24”
“we recognise the need to increase our efforts in Scope 3, the indirect emissions resulting from our waste management, travel, water use and procurement”
“University of Lancashire sustainability and UN SDG commitments”
“policies around ethical and sustainable procurement, waste and sustainability and a Carbon Management Plan”
“MaCaW project…academic/industry collaboration designed to assist Lancashire SMEs…low carbon economic model”
“University of Central Lancashire has announced it is fully divesting from the fossil fuel industry, becoming the 97th UK university to make a divestment commitment”
“Academic affiliations: MillionPlus; Universities UK; Defence Universities Alliance”
“University of Central Lancashire…all stated that they receive some of their energy from onsite wind turbines”
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Among the 66 major higher education / universities brands we've scored, University of Lancashire is tied =45th of 66, with 7 others.
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University of Lancashire is a public research institution, headquartered in Preston, England. It serves students across multiple campuses and operates as part of the UK higher education sector. The university conducts research and teaching across arts, sciences, business, and professional disciplines.
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