| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 29.05 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth Masuen |
| Submission Date | March 31, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Metropolitan Community College
OP-1: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.43 / 10.00 |
Sally
Hopley Coordinator of Sustainable Practices Campus Planning and Sustainability |
Does the institution's GHG emissions inventory include all Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions?:
Does the institution's GHG emissions inventory include all Scope 3 GHG emissions from any of the following categories?:
| Yes or No | |
| Business travel | No |
| Commuting | No |
| Purchased goods and services | No |
| Capital goods | No |
| Fuel- and energy-related activities not included in Scope 1 or Scope 2 | No |
| Waste generated in operations | Yes |
Does the institution's GHG emissions inventory include Scope 3 emissions from other categories?:
A brief description of the methodology and/or tool used to complete the GHG emissions inventory:
MCC gathered the relevant data we had on hand and turned it over to a third-party, Verdis Group, for analysis. The analysis performed by Verdis consisted of their internal process and the use of Campus Carbon Calculator.
Has the GHG emissions inventory been validated internally by personnel who are independent of the GHG accounting and reporting process and/or verified by an independent, external third party?:
A brief description of the internal and/or external verification process:
MCC's GHG emissions inventory was conducted by a local outside entity, Verdis Group. MCC provided Verdis Group the data and they performed the analysis. The report was then reviewed internally.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Scope 1 GHG emissions from stationary combustion | 2,333.38 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 1,947.28 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Scope 1 GHG emissions from other sources | 372.81 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Scope 2 GHG emissions from purchased electricity | 10,394.30 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 12,344.31 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Scope 2 GHG emissions from other sources | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Figures needed to determine total carbon offsets::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Institution-catalyzed carbon offsets generated | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Carbon sequestration due to land that the institution manages specifically for sequestration | 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 |
| Third-party verified carbon offsets purchased | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
A brief description of the institution-catalyzed carbon offsets program:
N/A
A brief description of the carbon sequestration program and reporting protocol used:
N/A
A brief description of the composting and carbon storage program:
N/A
A brief description of the purchased carbon offsets, including third party verifier(s) and contract timeframes:
N/A
Figures needed to determine “Weighted Campus Users”::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Number of residential students | 0 | 0 |
| Number of residential employees | 0 | 0 |
| Number of in-patient hospital beds | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time equivalent enrollment | 10,978 | 13,443 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 1,316.10 | 1,227.60 |
| Full-time equivalent of distance education students | 2,785 | 3,020 |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Year | July 1, 2014 | July 1, 2015 |
| Baseline Year | July 1, 2012 | July 1, 2013 |
A brief description of when and why the GHG emissions baseline was adopted:
The baseline was adopted as that is when relevant data sources began being tracked to allow for analysis.
Gross floor area of building space, performance year:
Floor area of energy intensive building space, performance year:
| Floor Area | |
| Laboratory space | 0 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 0 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space | 577 Square feet |
Scope 3 GHG emissions, performance year::
| Emissions | |
| Business travel | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Commuting | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Purchased goods and services | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Capital goods | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Fuel- and energy-related activities not included in Scope 1 or Scope 2 | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Waste generated in operations | 167.38 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Other categories (please specify below) | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
A brief description of the sources included in Scope 3 GHG emissions from "other categories":
N/A
A copy of the most recent GHG emissions inventory:
The website URL where the GHG emissions inventory is posted:
A brief description of the institution’s GHG emissions reduction initiatives, including efforts made during the previous three years:
MCC is committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. To date, MCC has invested in electric vehicles and the associated infrastructure, we have promoted alternative means of transportation for staff and students to get to campuses. MCC has provided over 1.2 million free bus rides for our students to limit single-occupancy vehicles. MCC has converted vehicles in our fleet to CNG vehicles. MCC adopted a LEED standard in 2012 for all new construction, this has lead to 5 buildings on our campuses being LEED certified. We are continuously looking to improve our current GHG emissions reduction practices while exploring new opportunities.
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.