| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.82 |
| Liaison | Holli Fajack |
| Submission Date | Jan. 29, 2021 |
California State University, Long Beach
OP-2: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.48 / 8.00 |
Holli
Fajack Sustainability Manager Office of Sustainability, Beach Building Services |
Gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from stationary combustion | 6,471 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 6,007 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from other sources | 1,474 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 2,692 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from imported electricity | 11,435.82 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 16,805 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 | 19,380.82 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 25,504 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 | 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):
N/A
Adjusted net Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Adjusted net GHG emissions | 19,380.82 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 25,504 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, 2017 | July 1, 2009 |
| End date | June 30, 2018 | June 30, 2010 |
A brief description of when and why the GHG emissions baseline was adopted:
The baseline year was selected because it was the year in which the first greenhouse gas emissions inventory was completed. The year 2009-10 was selected because it was the most recent year for which data was available when the university signed the Second Nature Carbon Commitment in 2011. This is also the baseline year used in our previous (and first) STARS submission in 2017 and we believe that maintaining our original baseline will allow us to best track our progress over time.
Figures needed to determine “Weighted Campus Users”:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Number of students resident on-site | 2,596 | 1,940 |
| Number of employees resident on-site | 81 | 2 |
| Number of other individuals resident on-site | 2 | 2 |
| Total full-time equivalent student enrollment | 31,571 | 28,882 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 3,643.40 | 3,070 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 1,928.20 | 0 |
| Weighted Campus Users | 25,635.90 | 24,451.50 |
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 | 0.76 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 1.04 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 | 194,814 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 38,629 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space | 45,599 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:
The university installed a 4.75-megawatt solar photovoltaic energy system, constructed a net-zero energy classroom building, and renovated another building to LEED standards. We also launched a campus-wide building retro-commissioning project that aims to optimize energy conservation across all building floor space over a 10 year period. Additionally, we engaged in long-term planning for central plant infrastructure improvements including the retirement of aging infrastructure and retrofitting heating systems to include heat recovery chillers, which will help meet campus heating needs while also partially decarbonizing the centralized heating plant.
The university has also continued to encourage our campus community to shift toward more sustainable commuting modes. Programs include subsidized public transportation passes, improvements to bicycle infrastructure and wayfinding on and around campus, improved communication and marketing efforts to raise awareness about sustainable transportation programs, and the integration of the City of Long Beach's bike share program on campus grounds.
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:
Reporting Period: 2017-18
GHG emissions numbers are from 2017-18 inventory. Description of GHG emissions reduction strategies includes those undertaken through 2020.
Reporting Period: 2017-18
GHG emissions numbers are from 2017-18 inventory. Description of GHG emissions reduction strategies includes those undertaken through 2020.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.