Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 76.02
Liaison Megan Litke
Submission Date Sept. 17, 2024

STARS v3.0

American University
IL-35: Nitrogen Footprint

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 1.00 Megan Litke
Sustainability Manager
Office of Sustainability
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Has the institution calculated its nitrogen footprint within the previous three years?:
Yes

Narrative outlining the methodology used to calculate the institution’s nitrogen footprint and the sources accounted for:

AU's nitrogen footprint is calculated during the annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Scopes 1 and 2 are included as is Wastewater in scope 3. AU uses SIMAP to calculate GHG emissions. 

Co-gen Electricity
Co-gen Steam
Other On-Campus Stationary
Direct Transportation
Fertilizer & Animals
Faculty Commuting
Staff Commuting
Student Commuting
Directly Financed Air Travel
Other Directly Financed Travel
Study Abroad Air Travel
Wastewater
FERA
T&D Losses

Does the nitrogen footprint include scope 3 emissions from purchased food and wastewater?:
No

Copy of the institution’s nitrogen emissions inventory:
Website URL where the institution’s nitrogen emissions inventory may be found:
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