University of Sunderland scores 54/100 (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 Sunderland joint 60th of 780 companies scored, and joint 11th of 66 in Higher Education / Universities.
Sunderland has cut Scope 1+2 emissions 67.5% since 2005, backed by HESA statutory data and interim milestones to 2030. Scope 3 remains unverified and unquantified; supply chain engagement is nascent, phased in only from September 2025. No SBTi validation weakens credibility of net-zero claims.
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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 Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain and Targets & Commitments (4/10, 5/10).
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“Total scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions 4,250.9 tCO2e, 2023/24, UKPRN 10007159”
“by 2023/24 we've reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 67% compared to 2005/6”
“Scope 3 emissions from our supply chain are estimated to be four times greater than the emissions from our built estate”
“a 20% reduction in the University's carbon emissions over the last 12 months”
“As of December 2024, we have nine solar arrays capable of generating 870,744 kWh per year”
“Obtaining independent, external verification of the University's biodiversity contribution (see Baseline report)”
“the University has undergone an audit to prove that its environmental risks are well managed”
“Gary Stubbs of the University of Sunderland were crowned Staff Sustainability Champion”
“Environmental information for UK higher education providers is collected as part of the Estates management record”
“recognised as a finalist in the 2024 Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland due to its sustainability action”
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Where University of Sunderland sits among higher education / universities peers.
Among the 66 major higher education / universities brands we've scored, University of Sunderland is tied =11th of 66, with 4 others.
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University of Sunderland is a UK higher education institution, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across business, engineering, health, and social sciences. A mid-sized urban campus university, it operates across two main sites in Sunderland and London.
Peer UK university institution; comparable scale and multi-campus estate emissions reporting.
View breakdown →UK higher education provider; similar statutory HESA disclosure obligations and sector benchmarking.
View breakdown →UK research-led university; relevant for carbon intensity and capital-intensive sustainability investment comparison.
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