University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
IL-35: Nitrogen Footprint
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Melanie
Elliott Sustainability Analyst Sustainable Carolina |
Has the institution calculated its nitrogen footprint within the previous three years?:
Narrative outlining the methodology used to calculate the institution’s nitrogen footprint and the sources accounted for:
UNC's nitrogen footprint is calculated using SIMAP.
Campus nitrogen sources include stationary combustion, food purchases, electricity purchases, commuting, air and ground travel, and wastewater.
As of 2023, the University's nitrogen footprint has decreased 52% from the 2007 baseline. UNC Chapel Hill's nitrogen footprint tends to shrink as the carbon footprint shrinks. But the reduction occurs at different rates. This is because the nitrogen intensity of one source is not necessarily comparable to its carbon intensity. For example, food purchases make up around 40% of the nitrogen footprint and around 2% of the carbon footprint.
Does the nitrogen footprint include scope 3 emissions from purchased food and wastewater?:
Copy of the institution’s nitrogen emissions inventory:
Website URL where the institution’s nitrogen emissions inventory may be found:
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