Bucknell University
OP-2: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.83 / 8.00 |
Victor
E Udo Director, Campus Sustainability Office of Campus Sustainability |
Gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from stationary combustion | 28,347.81 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 30,785.90 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from other sources | 1,070.96 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 1,142.10 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from imported electricity | 99.36 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 1,658.30 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from imported thermal energy | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Total | 29,518.13 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 33,586.30 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Figures needed to determine net carbon sinks:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Third-party verified carbon offsets purchased | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Institution-catalyzed carbon offsets generated | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Carbon storage from on-site composting | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Carbon storage from non-additional sequestration | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | --- |
| Carbon sold or transferred | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Net carbon sinks | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
A brief description of the carbon sinks, including vendor, project source, verification program and contract timeframes (as applicable):
Adjusted net Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Adjusted net GHG emissions | 29,518.13 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 33,586.30 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Start date | July 1, 2020 | July 1, 2007 |
| End date | June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2008 |
A brief description of when and why the GHG emissions baseline was adopted:
The GHG emissions baseline of 2008 was adopted as part of Bucknell's Climate Action Plan (submitted to the ACUPCC in 2010). 2008 was the year Bucknell signed the Presidents Climate Commitment. Initial goals were 10% reduction by 2015, 20% by 2020 and neutrality by 2030. The neutrality goal and overall commitment to the Sustainability Plan as an institutional priority has been reaffirmed in the 2019 University Strategic Plan.
Figures needed to determine “Weighted Campus Users”:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Number of students resident on-site | 3,326 | 3,039 |
| Number of employees resident on-site | 17 | 17 |
| Number of other individuals resident on-site | 14 | 0 |
| Total full-time equivalent student enrollment | 3,740 | 3,832 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 1,272 | 1,162 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 0 | 0 |
| Weighted Campus Users | 4,608.75 | 4,509.50 |
Adjusted net Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Adjusted net Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user | 6.40 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 7.45 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Percentage reduction in adjusted net Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user from baseline:
Gross floor area of building space, performance year:
Floor area of energy intensive building space, performance year:
| Floor area | |
| Laboratory space | 127,500 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 4,900 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space | 90,300 Square feet |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
Adjusted net Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per unit of EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
A brief description of the institution’s GHG emissions reduction initiatives:
All new construction has been certified LEED Silver or Gold with a primary emphasis on minimizing energy usage. One building (c2013) is in the process of LEED O&M v4.1 certification potentially at the Platinum level. The staff has actively managed building systems to minimize energy usage. Cogen plant operations focus on efficiency. All renovations are done in a way that minimizes energy usage. 100% of purchased electricity is offset with wind RECs.
Website URL where information about the institution's GHG emissions is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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