| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.02 |
| Liaison | Rob Williams |
| Submission Date | July 2, 2024 |
Capilano University
OP-1: Emissions Inventory and Disclosure
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.98 / 3.00 |
Rob
Williams Project Manager Facilities |
Part 1. Greenhouse gas emissions inventory
A copy of the most recent GHG emissions inventory:
A brief description of the methodology and/or tool used to complete the GHG emissions inventory:
To convert consumption data to GHG emissions, B.C. uses the Clean Government Reporting Tool (CGRT). CGRT provides standardized measurement and reporting for GHG emissions based on the B.C. Best Practices Methodology for Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Emissions. To measure annual GHG emissions, PSOs and voluntary local governments enter their yearly consumption data into CGRT which converts the data into GHG emissions.
The emissions reported have been aligned to the CGRT:
Scope 1 emissions:
- Building emissions, driven by the combustion of natural gas on site.
- Fleet emissions - owned or contracted vehicles on site
Scope 2 emissions:
- Electricity purchased from offsite sources
Please see the below section for details on Scope 3 emissions (also included in attached inventory).
Has the GHG emissions inventory been validated internally by personnel who are independent of the GHG accounting and reporting process and/or verified by an independent, external third party?:
A brief description of the GHG inventory verification process:
GHG inventory is verified internally and externally for our organization. Internally, Capilano University uses utility metering and software to monitor and manage GHG. The metering equipment has been installed at the main utility distribution points as well as the incoming locations for buildings or heating plants. The software connects to the meters, stores the data and has a reporting tool that will present the data for our staff. Externally, Capilano University uses a Utility Tracking Tool (PUMA) which acts as a third party verification tool. This tool will monitor our utility billing and determine our GHG emissions based on B.C. Best Practices Methodology for Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Emissions. A final verification process is completed when the CNAR report is submitted to the executive committee for approval.
Documentation to support the GHG inventory verification process:
Scope 1 GHG emissions
| Weight in MTCO2e | |
| Stationary combustion | 942 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Other sources (mobile combustion, process emissions, fugitive emissions) | 20.20 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Total gross Scope 1 GHG emissions, performance year:
Scope 2 GHG emissions
| Weight in MTCO2e | |
| Imported electricity | 197 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Imported thermal energy | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Total gross Scope 2 GHG emissions, performance year:
GHG emissions from biomass combustion
Scope 3 GHG emissions
| Yes or No | Weight in MTCO2e | |
| Business travel | --- | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Commuting | --- | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Purchased goods and services | Yes | 6.38 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Capital goods | --- | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Fuel- and energy-related activities not included in Scope 1 or Scope 2 | --- | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Waste generated in operations | --- | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Other sources | --- | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Total Scope 3 GHG emissions, performance year:
A brief description of how the institution accounted for its Scope 3 emissions:
Scope 3 emissions for purchased goods and services includes: 500-sheet multipurpose copy paper used for laser printers, photocopies, multifunction devices. This data is tracked and reported within the Clean Government Reporting Tool and therefore available for inclusion in this STARS report.
Please note no other Scope 3 emissions are tracked.
Part 2. Air pollutant emissions inventory
Annual weight of emissions for::
| Weight of Emissions | |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) | --- |
| Sulfur oxides (SOx) | --- |
| Carbon monoxide (CO) | --- |
| Particulate matter (PM) | --- |
| Ozone (O3) | --- |
| Lead (Pb) | --- |
| Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) | --- |
| Ozone-depleting compounds (ODCs) | --- |
| Other standard categories of air emissions identified in permits and/or regulations | --- |
Do the air pollutant emissions figures provided include the following sources?:
| Yes or No | |
| Major stationary sources | --- |
| Area sources | --- |
| Mobile sources | --- |
| Commuting | --- |
| Off-site electricity production | --- |
Optional Fields
Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from imported thermal energy (location-based) :
Website URL where information about the institution’s emissions inventories is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Q. Why is Capilano University required to reduce GreenHouse Gas Emissions. GOVERNMENT REGULATION: Climate Action Legislation, the British Columbia(BC) government has enacted climate action legislation that frames BC’s approach to reducing emissions and transitioning to a low-carbon economy. The entire BC Public Secor purchases offsets in the same way, with the BC Provincial Government’s Climate Action Secritariat (CAS) sourcing verified emission reduction units and retiring them on the public sectors behalf. More info for on the CNAR Program and specifics related to carbon offset projects can be found here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/cotent/environment/climate-change/public-sector/cnar Q. How does Capilano University monitor GreenHouse Gas Emissions. HISTORICAL TRACKING AND ANALYSIS: Capilano University employs a software tool called PUMA to manage, monitor and report on our carbon footprint. The software aggregates utility data and facilitates the organization to report our consumption in various aspects. These formats can range from the 10,000 ft view of the entire organization to as granular as a building’s monthly consumption. Capilano University has utilized this software since 2010 which provides the organization with historic analysis. This allows the organization to provide the information needed to accurately monitor our energy use, set achievable targets, and easily and effectively report on the results. Q. What is the biggest contributor to GreenHouse Gas Emissions at Capilano University. BUILDING & EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND ANALYSIS: The biggest contributor to GHG emissions on our organization is standing direct fuel consumption, in other words, heating buildings with only one option: Natural Gas fired equipment. Capilano University must complete a VFA Facility Condition Assessment bi-annually. The VFA is a comprehensive approach to the building and all supporting equipment. This assessment is completed by an independent third-party contractor. The organization can use this report to maintain the Preventative Maintenance Program, assist with Capitol Project planning and identify equipment End-Of-Life date. Capilano University has invested resources in the last few years to create, monitor and maintain the PMP. The goal of this plan is to reduce our operating costs, increase reliability and ensure systems are running at peak efficiency. Another tool used in our assessment of buildings consumption is internal metering on our utility consumption. These meters are used to corroborate our utility consumption and help identify improper equipment operations. Staff can review, analyze, and monitor these meters with the ability to roll data up from 15 minutes to a yearly output.
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.