Climate Commitment 1. Reduce institutional greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across all campuses. Target and Date: By 2030: 25% below 1990 levels. By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels. By 2075: carbon neutrality.
Progress Level: Minimal Status: Data was gathered for FY2011 and corrections were made to previous data collected to determine an accurate baseline. Data is not yet complete for baseline, so reductions cannot yet be determined, though there were fewer greenhouse gas emissions reported in FY2011 than in FY2010. A Feasibility Study for the replacement of the use of coal at the Lausche power plant occurred throughout the year. The institution will use the results of that study to move forward with their efforts to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions through this project. A team of more than 70 students, faculty, staff and community members collaborated on the development of a Climate Action Plan, which will assist in the target reductions identified in this benchmark. Reporting Bodies Culinary Services, Department of Parking and Transportation, Facilities Management, Procurement, Provost, Residential Housing, Office of Sustainability. Next Steps: To complete the baseline, data must be determined for transportation sources of emissions for past years (gasoline and diesel fleet (1991-2004), university aircraft (1991-1999) and purchased air travel (1991-1998)). Next steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have been identified in the Climate Action Plan, which will be adopted in FY13.
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