| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 85.74 |
| Liaison | Mike Wilson |
| Submission Date | Dec. 13, 2023 |
University of Victoria
OP-1: Emissions Inventory and Disclosure
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.15 / 3.00 |
Gary
Bridgens Director, Maintenance & Operations Facilities Management |
Has the institution conducted a GHG emissions inventory within the previous three years that includes all Scope 1 and 2 emissions? :
A copy of the most recent GHG emissions inventory:
A brief description of the methodology and/or tool used to complete the GHG emissions inventory:
Each year the Climate Action Secretariat (CAS) of the Provincial Government of British Columbia assesses the inventory data and report to ensure that the emissions report meets the legislated requirement of the law. Open communication with and support from CAS is always available to its public service organizations, such as UVic.
As part of the requirements of the Province of British Columbia’s Carbon Neutral Government Regulation and the Climate Change Accountability Act (CAA), UVic is required to submit annual GHG inventory reports to quantify the GHG emissions created by its facilities and operations. The inventory is produced by uploading energy usage data to the Clean Government Reporting Tool (CGRT), the provincial GHG inventory tool.
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 GHG inventory verification process:
Under the CCA and as part of the BC public sector, UVic is required to measure, reduce, offset, report, and verify campus GHG emissions. UVic follows a comprehensive quality assurance procedure for compiling its GHG inventory based on provincial guidelines and internal procedures. UVic's GHG Inventory and Quality Control procedures are reviewed and signed off on by UVic Executives on an annual basis and submitted to the provincial Climate Action Secretariat.
On an annual basis, the Province also assesses a representative sample of organizations to undergo an independent verification of their GHG emissions measurement and reporting procedures. In 2011, UBC voluntarily participated in a self-certification pilot in conjunction with its 2010 GHG inventory. The pilot involved documenting QA/QC procedures according to a checklist provided by the province. UBC was additionally selected for verification by the BC Ministry of Finance Internal Audit and Advisory Services team. The procedures for compiling the inventory have been updated for subsequent reporting years based on feedback from the verification.
Documentation to support the GHG inventory verification process:
Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions, performance year:
| Weight in MTCO2e | |
| Stationary combustion | 10,882 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Other sources (mobile combustion, process emissions, fugitive emissions) | 292 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Total gross Scope 1 GHG emissions, performance year:
Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions, performance year (market-based):
| Weight in MTCO2e | |
| Imported electricity | 693 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Imported thermal energy | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Total gross Scope 2 GHG emissions, performance year:
Gross GHG emissions from biogenic sources, performance year:
Does the GHG emissions inventory include Scope 3 emissions from the following sources?:
| Yes or No | Weight in MTCO2e | |
| Business travel | No | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Commuting | No | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Purchased goods and services | Yes | 65 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Capital goods | No | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Fuel- and energy-related activities not included in Scope 1 or Scope 2 | No | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Waste generated in operations | No | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Other sources | No | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Total Scope 3 GHG emissions, performance year:
A brief description of how the institution accounted for its Scope 3 emissions:
The University of Victoria utilizes the the B.C. provincial government’s online CGRT program to track and report on greenhouse gas emissions that stem from paper supplies purchasing, under the “purchased goods and services” category.
Has the institution completed an inventory within the previous three years to quantify its air pollutant emissions?:
Annual weight of emissions for::
| Weight of Emissions | |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) | 5.40 Tons |
| Sulfur oxides (SOx) | 0.06 Tons |
| Carbon monoxide (CO) | 0.80 Tons |
| Particulate matter (PM) | 0.50 Tons |
| Ozone (O3) | 0.00 Tons |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.00 Tons |
| Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) | 0.00 Tons |
| Ozone-depleting compounds (ODCs) | 0.00 Tons |
| Other standard categories of air emissions identified in permits and/or regulations | 0.00 Tons |
Do the air pollutant emissions figures provided include the following sources?:
| Yes or No | |
| Major stationary sources | Yes |
| Area sources | No |
| Mobile sources | No |
| Commuting | No |
| Off-site electricity production | No |
A brief description of the methodology(ies) the institution used to complete its air emissions inventory:
The emissions were estimated as follows:
NOx: Utility metered gas consumption; average of the most recent flue gas analysis; average of boiler firing rates.
SOx: Utility metered gas consumption: typical emission factor.
CO: Utility metered gas consumption; average of the most recent flue gas analysis; average of boiler firing rates.
PM: Utility metered gas consumption: typical emission factor.
Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from purchased electricity (location-based):
Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from imported thermal energy (location-based) :
Website URL where information about the institution’s emissions inventories is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
No specific steps have been taken to minimize pollutants from stationary sources, as our natural gas fueled boiler system used to heat most of campus produces relatively few air pollutants, and the generators are only used in emergencies. The campus Integrated Energy Master Plan provides a framework for the use and review of energy sources used in building operations.
No specific steps have been taken to minimize pollutants from stationary sources, as our natural gas fueled boiler system used to heat most of campus produces relatively few air pollutants, and the generators are only used in emergencies. The campus Integrated Energy Master Plan provides a framework for the use and review of energy sources used in building operations.
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.