| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.72 |
| Liaison | Roxane Beigel-Coryell |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2023 |
California State University, Channel Islands
OP-2: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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6.96 / 8.00 |
Roxane
Beigel-Coryell Sustainability & Energy Manager Facilities Services |
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Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions
Gross GHG emissions
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from stationary combustion | 1,578.98 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 319.80 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from other sources | 319.42 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 135.20 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from imported electricity | 1,699 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 5,286.80 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from imported thermal energy | 75.20 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 7,875 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Total | 3,672.60 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 13,616.80 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
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 | 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 |
If total performance year carbon sinks are greater than zero, provide:
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Adjusted net GHG emissions
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Adjusted net GHG emissions | 3,672.60 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 13,616.80 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Performance and baseline periods
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Start date | July 1, 2021 | July 1, 2008 |
| End date | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2009 |
A brief description of when and why the GHG emissions baseline was adopted:
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Part 1. Reduction in GHG emissions per person
Weighted campus users
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Number of students resident on-site | 1,231 | 795 |
| Number of employees resident on-site | 13 | 0 |
| Number of other individuals resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Total full-time equivalent student enrollment | 5,580.70 | 3,040 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 826.50 | 438 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 7.60 | 0 |
| Weighted Campus Users | 5,110.70 | 2,807.25 |
Metrics used in scoring for Part 1
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Adjusted net Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user | 0.72 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 4.85 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Percentage reduction in adjusted net Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user from baseline:
85.19
Part 2. GHG emissions per unit of floor area
Performance year floor area
1,337,183
Gross square feet
Floor area of energy intensive building space, performance year:
| Floor area | |
| Laboratory space | 138,557 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 2,124 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space | 5,794 Square feet |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
1,624,339
Gross square feet
Metric used in scoring for Part 2
0.00
MtCO2e per square foot
A brief description of the institution’s GHG emissions reduction initiatives:
We strive to reduce all emissions related to campus activities. The California State University Chancellor's Office, along with state mandated goals, provides a framework for reductions standards. We monitor electricity, steam, and natural gas consumption monthly to keep track of our overall energy usage. In April 2020, the university transitioned to using natural gas for campus heating, instead of purchased steam. The natural gas fuels boilers in the Central Plant that heat the campus far more efficiently than the old steam system. This resulted in a drastic reduction in scope 2 emissions, and a slight rise in scope 1 emissions.
The university also completed construction of a 3.75 megawatt solar array on campus property that came online in January 2022. The solar is expected to provide 68% of the university's annual electricity need. Solar generation from January-June 2022 is included in this inventory, further contributing to scope 2 GHG reductions.
To further reduce emissions overtime, new buildings are built to LEED standards, contributing to lower energy usage throughout their lifetime. In existing buildings, we employ metering and commissioning techniques to save energy wherever possible. We also engage the campus community in sustainable behaviors and encourage people to turn off electronics and to drive less.
The university also completed construction of a 3.75 megawatt solar array on campus property that came online in January 2022. The solar is expected to provide 68% of the university's annual electricity need. Solar generation from January-June 2022 is included in this inventory, further contributing to scope 2 GHG reductions.
To further reduce emissions overtime, new buildings are built to LEED standards, contributing to lower energy usage throughout their lifetime. In existing buildings, we employ metering and commissioning techniques to save energy wherever possible. We also engage the campus community in sustainable behaviors and encourage people to turn off electronics and to drive less.
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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