| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 74.20 |
| Liaison | Juanita Van Norman |
| Submission Date | Aug. 5, 2022 |
University of Manitoba
OP-1: Emissions Inventory and Disclosure
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.52 / 3.00 |
Mike
Ferley Mechanical Engineer Physical Plant |
Has the institution conducted a GHG emissions inventory within the previous three years that includes all Scope 1 and 2 emissions? :
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:
The GHG emissions inventory report was created using annual utility consumptions, Canada - National Inventory Report (NIR) methodology and emissions factors, and the National Pollutant Release Inventory – Canada (NPRI) calculator. The report was created to establish a baseline and build a reporting mechanism for the University. Consumption data was provided by the Purchasing and Physical Plant departments. FY2019/20 data was used because it represented full occupancy and pre-pandemic operating conditions.
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:
The inventory was validated (i) internally by personnel who are independent of the GHG accounting and reporting process and (ii) by an external third-party consultant:
(i) Utility consumption and meter accuracy are independently validated by the external utility providers. Internal accounting personnel in Purchasing and Physical Plant departments validate billing accuracy to help ensure all consumptions are tracked, and bills paid. Applicable NIR emissions factors were used, and all factor values are included. Office of Sustainability staff and the University Engineer review reporting responses and data independently to help catch inconsistencies and/or errors.
(ii) External third-party validation was conducted by Sustainability Solutions Group (SSG) as part of the attached UM Climate Action Plan, draft submitted for UM Board of Governors approval Spring 2022
Documentation to support the GHG inventory verification process:
Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions, performance year:
| Weight in MTCO2e | |
| Stationary combustion | 28,138 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Other sources (mobile combustion, process emissions, fugitive emissions) | 1,969 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Total gross Scope 1 GHG emissions, performance year:
Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions, performance year (market-based):
| Weight in MTCO2e | |
| Imported electricity | 47 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Imported thermal energy | 8,462 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Total gross Scope 2 GHG emissions, performance year:
Gross GHG emissions from biogenic sources, performance year:
Does the GHG emissions inventory include Scope 3 emissions from the following sources?:
| Yes or No | Weight in MTCO2e | |
| Business travel | Yes | 3,880 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Commuting | Yes | 12,395 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Purchased goods and services | No | --- |
| Capital goods | No | --- |
| Fuel- and energy-related activities not included in Scope 1 or Scope 2 | --- | --- |
| Waste generated in operations | Yes | 2,201 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Other sources | No | --- |
Total Scope 3 GHG emissions, performance year:
A brief description of how the institution accounted for its Scope 3 emissions:
Data for FY2019/20 was prepared by an independent third-party consultant, Sustainability Solutions Group (SSG), as part of the attached UM Climate Action Plan, draft submitted for UM Board of Governors approval Spring 2022.
Has the institution completed an inventory within the previous three years to quantify its air pollutant emissions?:
Annual weight of emissions for::
| Weight of Emissions | |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) | 22 Tons |
| Sulfur oxides (SOx) | 0.13 Tons |
| Carbon monoxide (CO) | 19 Tons |
| Particulate matter (PM) | 0.05 Tons |
| 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 | Yes |
| Area sources | No |
| Mobile sources | No |
| Commuting | No |
| Off-site electricity production | Yes |
A brief description of the methodology(ies) the institution used to complete its air emissions inventory:
The air emissions inventory was calculated using annual utility consumptions and NIR emissions factors. Consumption data was provided by the Purchasing and Physical Plant departments. Emissions factors are from recognized sources and cited. FY2019/20 data was used because it represented full occupancy and pre-pandemic operating conditions.
Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from purchased electricity (location-based):
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:
Manitoba Hydro Emissions Factors: https://www.hydro.mb.ca/environment/pdf/ghg-emission-factors.pdf
Manitoba Hydro Emissions Factors: https://www.hydro.mb.ca/environment/pdf/ghg-emission-factors.pdf
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