Green House Gas Emission update
OFFSET PROJECTS A carbon offset (or carbon credit) is generated from an activity that prevents or reduces emissions released to the atmosphere or removes emissions from the atmosphere. The University invested in several projects to offset its 2019 greenhouse gas emissions: •
The University of Tasmania has been carbon neutral certified since 2016 under the Commonwealth Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Organisations (previously National Carbon Offset Standard). Carbon neutrality refers to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by reducing emissions where possible and compensating for the remainder of emissions with standard- based carbon offsets. The Climate Active certification requires the reporting of: Scope 1 emissions: from activities under the University’s direct control (e.g., vehicle fuel use, refrigerant gases) Scope 2 emissions: from the consumption of the electricity we buy Scope 3 emissions: from other indirect emissions (e.g., business travel, waste, construction) Electr icity Flights Staf f commuting Construction Natural gas Waste Transport fuels Livestock Refrigerant gas Accommodation Waste water Tissue paper Sanitary waste Non-transpor t fuels Office paper Taxis Water
Since 2015 (baseline year), the University’s emissions have fluctuated, partly because of the variation of emissions factors (especially electricity, our major emissions source), but also because of the construction, acquisition and occupation of new buildings (mainly for student accommodation) and emissions reduction efforts (e.g., energy efficiency works, sustainable transport initiatives). In 2019, the University emitted 36,366 t CO₂-e, an 8% increase from the baseline year. Emissions per Equivalent Full Time Load Student (EFTLS) were however 1% lower, with 1.75 t CO₂-e emitted per EFTSL in 2019. Most emissions (58%) correspond to scope 3 emissions, however electricity (scope 2 and 3) is the main greenhouse gas emissions source Scope 1 Scope 2 Sc pe 3
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