| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.38 |
| Liaison | Jennifer Martel |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2023 |
University of the Fraser Valley
OP-2: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
8.00 / 8.00 |
Gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from stationary combustion | 2,080 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 2,066 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from other sources | 34 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 32 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from imported electricity | 90 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 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 | 2,204 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 2,098 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Figures needed to determine net carbon sinks:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Third-party verified carbon offsets purchased | 2,209 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 2,168 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 | 2,209 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 2,168 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
A brief description of the carbon sinks, including vendor, project source, verification program and contract timeframes (as applicable):
The entire BC Public Sector purchases offset in the same way, with the Provincial Government of British Columbia's Climate Action Secretariat (CAS) sourcing verified emission reduction units and retiring them on the behalf of the public sector.
More info on the CCAR Program and specifics related to carbon offset projects can be found here:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/public-sector/cnar
Adjusted net Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Adjusted net GHG emissions | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 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, 2021 | Jan. 1, 2015 |
| End date | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
A brief description of when and why the GHG emissions baseline was adopted:
A baseline year of 2015 was adopted because this is when UFV began tracking GHG data in a more detailed fashion, and it was also when efforts to reduce GHG emissions on campus began to be more formalized.
Figures needed to determine “Weighted Campus Users”:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Number of students resident on-site | 196 | 193 |
| Number of employees resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Number of other individuals resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Total full-time equivalent student enrollment | 8,558.23 | 8,078 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 1,085.60 | 847.52 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 3,512 | 427 |
| Weighted Campus Users | 4,647.87 | 6,422.14 |
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 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 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 | 5,987.12 Square meters |
| Healthcare space | 0 Square meters |
| Other energy intensive space | 3,739 Square meters |
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:
UFV has continued to reduce its carbon emissions, recording a 29% overall reduction in total carbon emissions from 2009 to 2021.
In 2021, the University continued to implement projects that support our efforts to minimize emissions, these included:
- The development of a Sustainable Events Checklist & Certification Program aimed at reducing the environmental impact of campus-held events.
- Completion of the PV Solar project generating 104 MWh of electricity in 2021 (17% of the electricity used by the building).
- Envelope upgrades including the replacement of the building cladding (EIFS), doors and windows with a new energy-efficient envelope.
- Addition of CO2 sensors on air handling equipment with recirculated air. This increases the opportunity for increased use of fresh air and free cooling.
- Carpentry dust collector upgrades that included the installation of a variable frequency drive to reduce the need of the building reheat unit and improve the indoor air quality of the carpentry shop.
- Domestic hot water system upgrades that include high-efficiency heater retrofits.
- Make-up air unit upgrades.
In 2021, UFV participated in the FortisBC Energy Specialist Program as well as the BC Hydro and FortisBC led Energy Wise Network. Both programs look to help organizations foster a culture of strategic energy and carbon management within the organization.
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:
Emissions from imported electricity are low due to BC Hydro's low-emission grid, which is comprised of 97% hydroelectricity.
BC Hydro is the primary supplier of electricity in the Province of British Columbia.
Emissions from imported electricity are low due to BC Hydro's low-emission grid, which is comprised of 97% hydroelectricity.
BC Hydro is the primary supplier of electricity in the Province of British Columbia.
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