Simplifying the Types of GHG EmissionsAll Expressed as Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (MTCDE)
This slide courtesy of CA-CP
Scope 3: Indirect emissions including transportation,
waste disposal, etc.
Scope 1: Emissions from the direct activities of the
campus
Scope 2: Emissions from utility production not at the institution
National Benchmark InstitutionsBolded schools are University of the Pacific’s peer institutions
Institutions
Babson College* Mount Holyoke College University of Arkansas**
Bentley University** Nova Southeastern University University of Dayton
Bryn Mawr College* Oregon Institute of Technology** University of Denver**
Champlain College Oregon State University** University of Notre Dame
Clemson University** Pacific Lutheran University** University of Oregon
Eastern Oregon University Portland State University** University of Portland**
Fitchburg State College** Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Redlands**
Gallaudet University Rowan University** University of San Diego
Hamilton College** Saint Mary’s College of California University of San Francisco
Hamline University Seattle University** University of Vermont**
Hampshire College** Southern Methodist University Vassar College
Le Moyne College Southern Oregon University** Virginia Commonwealth University*
Lewis & Clark College** Texas A&M University Wagner College*
Loyola College in Maryland The University of Alabama Wesleyan University**
Loyola Marymount University** The University of Oklahoma** Western Oregon University**
Michigan State University Union College**
*ACUPCC Signatory**Charter Signatories of the ACUPCC
Growth in gross emissions tracks closely with added spaceG
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Total GHG Emissions by Scope
Despite spike in FY08, longitudinal natural gas consumption steadyM
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Fossil Fuel Total Carbon Emissions: 5,208 MTCDE - 21% of ’09 Total
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Natural Gas Consumption
Growth in electricity consumption with new spaceUniversity of the Pacific has one of the cleanest grids among peers
Electric Total Carbon Emissions: 9,164 MTCDE - 38% of ’09 Total
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Electricity Consumption
Regional grid has large impact on Scope 2 emissionsIf Pacific were in Colorado, Scope 2 emissions would be over 150% higher
Electricity consumption highest among peersRelatively clean grid brings emissions closer to peer levels
Summary of other carbon emissions at University of the Pacific
Emissions Source FY09 Total MTCDE Percent of Total
Commuting 5,009 21%
Air Travel* 3,047 13%
Scope 2 T&D Losses 906 4%
Solid Waste 510 2%
Refrigerants 175 1%
Vehicle Fleet 129 1%
Agriculture 30 <1%
Paper 9 <1%
*Air travel emissions is an estimate based on database averages
Concluding thoughts
I. Strengthening the Inventory: Total emissions are lower than peers but this may partially be the result of better tracking of data at peer institutions. Continued implementation of tracking mechanisms can help assure more accurate reporting.
II. Monitoring Current Trends: University of the Pacific benefits from one of the cleanest electricity grids in the country; however, total electricity usage is the highest among peer schools. At 38%, electricity consumption makes up the largest part of University of the Pacific’s GHG emissions.
III. Campus Density Impacts Emissions: When measuring emissions on a “per student” basis, University of the Pacific is higher than peers, due to a low campus density.