University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · DOUGLAS COUNTY · NAICS 611310
Data updated May 2026
University of Kansas ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#8,661 of 8,713 nationally; #139 of 140 in KS), a lower-footprint comparator in Other.
- National rank #8,661 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #139 of 140 in KS
- #1,591 of 1,599 in Other
- 0.1% of STATE OF KANSAS parent CO₂e
- -99.9% since 2011
University of Kansas vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
26 8661st of 8713 higher than 52 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 0.1% of STATE OF KANSAS reported parent CO₂e (26 MT of 37K MT ; #2 of 2 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Other sector it ranks #1,591 of 1,599 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2022 | 32,431 |
| 2021 | 31,097 |
| 2020 | 31,012 |
| 2019 | 34,256 |
| 2018 | 31,815 |
| 2017 | 25,716 |
| 2016 | 26,336 |
| 2015 | 27,725 |
| 2014 | 31,313 |
| 2013 | 31,727 |
| 2012 | 26,772 |
| 2011 | 31,105 |
Facility insight: University of Kansas
University of Kansas (ID 1005561) reported 26 MT CO₂e for 2023 in DOUGLAS COUNTY, KS (#8,661 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
Across 2011–2023, annual CO₂e fell 99.9%; peak load was 34K MT in 2019. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2019 at 34K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 99.9% below that peak (26 MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2022→2023 (-99.9%, 32K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does University of Kansas rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, University of Kansas ranks #8,661 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #139 of 140 facilities in KS (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than University of Kansas? ▼
University of Kansas's 26 MT CO₂e is higher than 52 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (1%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does University of Kansas emit? ▼
University of Kansas reported 26 MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of STATE OF KANSAS does University of Kansas represent? ▼
University of Kansas accounts for 0.1% of STATE OF KANSAS's reported GHGRP CO₂e (26 MT of 37K MT), ranking #2 of 2 facilities under that parent.
Where does University of Kansas rank inside Other? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Other, University of Kansas ranks #1,591 of 1,599 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is University of Kansas reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), University of Kansas's emissions have decreased by 99.9%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Lower-footprint peers outside KS: nearest CO₂e totals and same-sector reporters for context.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside KS (26 MT here).
Similar Other CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside KS.