Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 66.27
Liaison Katie Maynard
Submission Date May 9, 2012
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

University of California, Santa Barbara
OP-4: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Matthew O'Carroll
Refuse, Recycling, & Water Conservation Manager
Facilities Management
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The website URL where the GHG emissions inventory is posted:
Does the inventory include all Scope 1 and 2 emissions?:
Yes

Does the inventory include emissions from air travel?:
Yes

Does the inventory include emissions from commuting?:
Yes

Does the inventory include embodied emissions from food purchases?:
No

Does the inventory include embodied emissions from other purchased products?:
Yes

Does the inventory include emissions from solid waste disposal?:
Yes

Does the inventory include another Scope 3 emissions source not covered above?:
Yes

If yes, please specify:
The UCSB Climate Action Plan (CAP) includes water and its relationship with energy. The CAP outlines water conservation strategies in order to minimize the production of greenhouse gases associated with water consumption.

Does the inventory include a second Scope 3 emissions source not covered above?:
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If yes, please specify :
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Does the inventory include a third Scope 3 emissions source not covered above?:
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If yes, please specify :
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Does the inventory include a fourth Scope 3 emissions source not covered above?:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) has long been a leader in the advancement of environmental issues, education, and research. The University records its greenhouse gas emissions in a document entitled the "Climate Action Plan" (CAP or “Plan”) for UCSB.  The purpose of the CAP is to provide a guideline to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions as prescribed by the State of California, the University of California, and the American College and University Presidents' Climate
Commitment. This CAP is a living document that was started in 2009. The CAP was updated in 2010 and will now be updated biennially to ensure that UCSB meets its goals and addresses evolving climate issues.


The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) has long been a leader in the advancement of environmental issues, education, and research. The University records its greenhouse gas emissions in a document entitled the "Climate Action Plan" (CAP or “Plan”) for UCSB.  The purpose of the CAP is to provide a guideline to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions as prescribed by the State of California, the University of California, and the American College and University Presidents' Climate
Commitment. This CAP is a living document that was started in 2009. The CAP was updated in 2010 and will now be updated biennially to ensure that UCSB meets its goals and addresses evolving climate issues.

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.