ACUPCC Reporting System

Average Gross Emissions by Source for Associate's and Tribal Colleges

Source Average Emissions Percentage of Average Gross
Scope 1
Stationary Combustion 1,962 metric tons CO2e 11%
Mobile Combustion 112 metric tons CO2e 1%
Process Emissions 0 metric tons CO2e 0%
Fugitive Emissions 79 metric tons CO2e 0%
Total Scope 1 Emissions 2,153 metric tons CO2e 12%
Scope 2
Purchased Electricity 5,624 metric tons CO2e 32%
Purchased Heating 166 metric tons CO2e 1%
Purchased Cooling 37 metric tons CO2e 0%
Purchased Steam 451 metric tons CO2e 3%
Total Scope 2 Emissions 6,279 metric tons CO2e 36%
Scope 3
Commuting 8,868 metric tons CO2e 50%
Air Travel 165 metric tons CO2e 1%
Solid Waste 131 metric tons CO2e 1%
Custom Sources 72 metric tons CO2e 0%
Total Scope 3 Emissions 9,199 metric tons CO2e 52%
Gross Emissions
Total Scope 1 + 2 + 3 Emissions 17,631 metric tons CO2e 100%

* The statistics generated are drawn from the most recent available GHG reports submitted by Associate's and Tribal Colleges that are not considered outliers (n=111). Outliers are defined as reports claiming gross emissions per 1,000 sq ft greater than 75 metric tons CO2e.