Carbon Management in UK Higher Education Institutions: An Overview

The paper presents a review of carbon management in relation to UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), forms part wider study on the ongoing reliance fossil fuels Scotland’s public sector with focus Universities and Local Government Authorities. It compares CF (carbon footprint), emission sources, fuel contribution CFs reported 3 identified articles relating specifically estimation for HEIs. consumption results human induced climate change however, boosted industrialization process remains dominant source global energy consumption. Action tackling has led organizations coming under increasing pressures monitor report their CFs. HEIs have key role play reducing its GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions through delivery scientific research innovative solutions, increase uptake renewable technologies, educating training future leaders, raising awareness, sustainable society. This highlights need shift response demonstrates how can impact reductions.