| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 78.59 |
| Liaison | Beverley Ayeni |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
University of Toronto Mississauga
OP-2: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
5.54 / 8.00 |
Minali
Giani Sustainability Intern Facilities Management and Planning |
Gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from stationary combustion | 10,461.50 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 8,558.16 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from other sources | 28.77 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 270.13 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from imported electricity | 1,233.13 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 7,766.44 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 | 11,723.40 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 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 | 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 | Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
A brief description of the carbon sinks, including vendor, project source, verification program and contract timeframes (as applicable):
N/A
Adjusted net Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Adjusted net GHG emissions | 11,723.40 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 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, 2022 | Jan. 1, 2005 |
| End date | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2005 |
A brief description of when and why the GHG emissions baseline was adopted:
2005 was selected as the GHG emissions baseline year as this is the earliest year for which reliable data is available.
Figures needed to determine “Weighted Campus Users”:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Number of students resident on-site | 1,686 | 819 |
| Number of employees resident on-site | 10 | 3 |
| Number of other individuals resident on-site | 58 | 135 |
| Total full-time equivalent student enrollment | 14,515 | 7,752 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 1,292 | 583.41 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 1,094 | 0 |
| Weighted Campus Users |
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 | 1.02 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 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 | 17,737.74 Square meters |
| Healthcare space | 422.27 Square meters |
| Other energy intensive space | 3,797.94 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:
The significant reduction in emissions are due in large part to a nearly 60% reduction in carbon emissions intensity for Ontario between 2005 and 2018. Ontario phased out the usage of coal for electricity production during this time.
In addition, UTM has taken on multiple large projects over this timeframe to improve energy efficiency. These include lighting retrofits, cooling tower replacement, boiler replacement, chiller replacements, and efficiency upgrades to HVAC systems throughout campus.
UTM has continued to implement GHG reduction projects that work towards achieving UTM’s climate goals. In recent years, while UTM has significantly expanded to accommodate for the increase in students, resulting in more buildings, energy use, and GHGs, the campus has seen a reduction of 28 per cent in GHGs emissions compared to 1990 levels. This is the equivalent of taking approximately 14,000 cars off the road. In March 2023, UTM wrapped up its campus wide energy audits on all UTM buildings, taking one year to complete 30 building audits, including 27 ASHRAE level II and 3 ASHRAE level III audits. The results from the audits gave UTM a comprehensive look at the systems in the buildings (i.e. lighting, heating and air-conditioning, building envelope) to assess energy consumption and reduce GHG emissions. Moreover, almost 240 energy conservation measures (ECMs) have been recommended for the campus to help achieve the 2030 (37 per cent from 1990 levels) and 2050 (net zero) climate targets. However, following suit with the UTSG campus, UTM has now committed to achieving a climate positive campus as well, and has released a standalone Climate Change Mitigation Strategy.
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:
Other energy intensive space
1. Research Greenhouse = 365.11sqm
2. William G Davis 5th Floor Greenhouse = 270.76sqm
3. Central Utilities Plant = 3,162.07sqm
Other energy intensive space
1. Research Greenhouse = 365.11sqm
2. William G Davis 5th Floor Greenhouse = 270.76sqm
3. Central Utilities Plant = 3,162.07sqm
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