University of the PacificDecember 17, 2009

Simplifying the Types of GHG EmissionsAll Expressed as Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (MTCDE)

This slide courtesy of CA-CP

Scope 3: Indirect emissions including transportation,

waste disposal, etc.

Scope 1: Emissions from the direct activities of the

campus

Scope 2: Emissions from utility production not at the institution

National Benchmark InstitutionsBolded schools are University of the Pacific’s peer institutions

Institutions

Babson College* Mount Holyoke College University of Arkansas**

Bentley University** Nova Southeastern University University of Dayton

Bryn Mawr College* Oregon Institute of Technology** University of Denver**

Champlain College Oregon State University** University of Notre Dame

Clemson University** Pacific Lutheran University** University of Oregon

Eastern Oregon University Portland State University** University of Portland**

Fitchburg State College** Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Redlands**

Gallaudet University Rowan University** University of San Diego

Hamilton College** Saint Mary’s College of California University of San Francisco

Hamline University Seattle University** University of Vermont**

Hampshire College** Southern Methodist University Vassar College

Le Moyne College Southern Oregon University** Virginia Commonwealth University*

Lewis & Clark College** Texas A&M University Wagner College*

Loyola College in Maryland The University of Alabama Wesleyan University**

Loyola Marymount University** The University of Oklahoma** Western Oregon University**

Michigan State University Union College**

*ACUPCC Signatory**Charter Signatories of the ACUPCC

Total Carbon Emissions– 24,187 MTCDE in FY2009

Growth in gross emissions tracks closely with added spaceG

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Total GHG Emissions by Scope

Utilities – the major GHG Contributors

Despite spike in FY08, longitudinal natural gas consumption steadyM

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Fossil Fuel Total Carbon Emissions: 5,208 MTCDE - 21% of ’09 Total

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Natural Gas Consumption

Natural gas consumption puts Pacific near peer averages

Growth in electricity consumption with new spaceUniversity of the Pacific has one of the cleanest grids among peers

Electric Total Carbon Emissions: 9,164 MTCDE - 38% of ’09 Total

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Electricity Consumption

Comparing cleanliness of all regional electricity grids

MTCDE by Grid Operator

Regional grid has large impact on Scope 2 emissionsIf Pacific were in Colorado, Scope 2 emissions would be over 150% higher

Electricity consumption highest among peersRelatively clean grid brings emissions closer to peer levels

Other Contributing Emissions

Summary of other carbon emissions at University of the Pacific

Emissions Source FY09 Total MTCDE Percent of Total

Commuting 5,009 21%

Air Travel* 3,047 13%

Scope 2 T&D Losses 906 4%

Solid Waste 510 2%

Refrigerants 175 1%

Vehicle Fleet 129 1%

Agriculture 30 <1%

Paper 9 <1%

*Air travel emissions is an estimate based on database averages

Commuting emissions University of the Pacific has more student commuters than peers

Scope 3 emissions in line with peers

Go-Green Benchmarks

In line with peer averages when measuring by GSFBalance among scopes mirrors peer average

University of the Pacific matches database trends

Measuring emissions by density puts Pacific above peers

Emissions by density reflect database trends

Concluding thoughts

I. Strengthening the Inventory: Total emissions are lower than peers but this may partially be the result of better tracking of data at peer institutions. Continued implementation of tracking mechanisms can help assure more accurate reporting.

II. Monitoring Current Trends: University of the Pacific benefits from one of the cleanest electricity grids in the country; however, total electricity usage is the highest among peer schools. At 38%, electricity consumption makes up the largest part of University of the Pacific’s GHG emissions.

III. Campus Density Impacts Emissions: When measuring emissions on a “per student” basis, University of the Pacific is higher than peers, due to a low campus density.

Questions & Discussion