| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 31.69 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth Masuen |
| Submission Date | Aug. 30, 2021 |
Metropolitan Community College
OP-2: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.88 / 8.00 |
Sally
Hopley Coordinator of Sustainable Practices Campus Planning and Sustainability |
Gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from stationary combustion | 3,577.19 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 3,419.54 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from other sources | 403.35 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 550.64 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from imported electricity | 9,558.19 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 12,515.64 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 | 13,538.73 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 16,485.82 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 | 4.61 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 4.82 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 | 4.61 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 4.82 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
A brief description of the carbon sinks, including vendor, project source, verification program and contract timeframes (as applicable):
Carbon sinks are from on-site composting at the Fort and Elkhorn campuses. The 2020 numbers are lower due to there being limited composting due to COVID and the resulting building closings.
Adjusted net Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Adjusted net GHG emissions | 13,534.12 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 16,481 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 | Jan. 1, 2020 | Jan. 1, 2018 |
| End date | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
A brief description of when and why the GHG emissions baseline was adopted:
The baseline was adopted in 2020 to reflect the goals and metrics in the 2021-2026 Sustainability Master Plan. The baseline is an average of 2018 and 2019.
Figures needed to determine “Weighted Campus Users”:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Number of students resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Number of employees resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Number of other individuals resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Total full-time equivalent student enrollment | 9,771 | 12,500 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 1,154 | 1,227.60 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 2,625 | 3,020 |
| Weighted Campus Users | 6,225 | 8,030.70 |
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 | 2.17 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 2.05 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 | 0 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 0 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space | 1,685 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:
MCC is committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. To date, MCC has invested in electric vehicles and the associated infrastructure, we have promoted alternative means of transportation for staff and students to get to campuses. MCC has provided over 1.5 million free bus rides for our students to limit single-occupancy vehicles. MCC has converted vehicles in our fleet to CNG vehicles. MCC adopted a LEED standard in 2012 for all new construction which has led to 5 buildings on our campuses being LEED-certified. We are continuously looking to improve our current GHG emissions reduction practices while exploring new opportunities that are economically viable.
Building remodels include updates to LED lighting and the highest energy-efficient equipment. We also work with our utility company and support their net carbon goal.
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:
The ft equivalent student for the baseline is estimated.
The ft equivalent student for the baseline is estimated.
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