Educate the campus community about idling cars in parking lots and the impact on carbon footprints (ongoing) Encourage use of non-motorized transportation, public transportation, and carpooling (ongoing)
FY 2010-2012 To reduce the contribution of transportation emissions, the university began the review of flex-time policies to accommodate alternative work arrangements for staff, as feasible, without impacting campus operations or student services. This evaluation continues. Campus employees, as well as suppliers, have been educated about the impact of idling vehicles on CO2 emissions. FM continues to evaluate expansion of the biomass co-generation power facility to reduce our dependence on power purchased from fossil fuel sources.
Main Campus Carbon Footprint - FY 2011 (metric tonnes e CO2)
3,119.3 4%
656.7 1%
Purchased Electricity Transportation 23,586.8 29%
Natural Gas 37,735.9 46%
16,099.5 20%
Waste Refrigerants
Total: 81,198.2 (metric tonnes)
The graph above details sources of emissions that contribute to CMU’s carbon footprint
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