Boston University
Boston, MA · SUFFOLK COUNTY · NAICS 611310
Data updated May 2026
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Boston University ranks #4,296 of 8,713 U.S. reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e and #29 of 92 facilities in MA.
- National rank #4,296 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #29 of 92 in MA
- #642 of 1,599 in Other
- 100% of TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- -8.9% since 2011
Boston University vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
49,083 4296th of 8713 higher than 4,417 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 100% of TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY reported parent CO₂e (49K MT of 49K MT ). Inside the EPA Other sector it ranks #642 of 1,599 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
2023 gas mix desk
Of 49K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 0.1% , led by N₂O at 0.1% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- 99.9%
- 49K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 24 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 31 MT
Annual emissions history
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 49,083 |
| 2022 | 47,044 |
| 2021 | 47,893 |
| 2020 | 37,558 |
| 2019 | 43,827 |
| 2018 | 50,356 |
| 2017 | 43,986 |
| 2016 | 51,247 |
| 2015 | 50,937 |
| 2014 | 49,319 |
| 2013 | 44,797 |
| 2012 | 44,367 |
| 2011 | 53,903 |
Facility insight: Boston University
Boston University (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1002274) reported 49K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in Boston, MA within SUFFOLK COUNTY. Among GHGRP reporters it ranks #4,296 of 8,713 nationally by latest CO₂e and #29 of 92 in MA. The site is classified under Other with NAICS code 611310.
Over 13 years (2011–2023), emissions stayed within a narrow band around 49K MT CO₂e (peak 54K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2011 at 54K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 8.9% below that peak (49K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2020→2021 (+27.5%, 10K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Boston University rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Boston University ranks #4,296 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #29 of 92 facilities in MA (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Boston University? ▼
Boston University's 49K MT CO₂e is higher than 4,417 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (51%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Boston University emit? ▼
Boston University reported 49K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY does Boston University represent? ▼
Boston University accounts for 100% of TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY's reported GHGRP CO₂e (49K MT of 49K MT).
What is Boston University's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at Boston University, with N₂O the larger non-CO₂ share at 0.1% (CO₂ 99.9%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does Boston University rank inside Other? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Other, Boston University ranks #642 of 1,599 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Boston University reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Boston University's emissions have decreased by 8.9%. Emissions have remained relatively stable.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Two GHGRP-derived peer sets for Boston University, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not state-geo containment.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside MA (49K MT here).
Similar Other CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside MA.