Sustainable Operations Dashboards
The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ is always working to improve energy efficiency and increase resource conservation across its campuses.
Our sustainable operations dashboards showcase our successes and uncover areas we can improve in climate action, energy management and sustainability.
66K tonnes fewer
since adopting 2012's reduction plan
31% decrease
in since the 1970s
38% certified
across U of A’s campuses
Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Campus
The university tracks greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations in a GHG inventory. View this dashboard to learn more about sources and amounts of GHG emissions at the university and see our progress towards our carbon emission reduction goals.
The university tracks greenhouse gas emissions from its operations in a GHG inventory. This graph shows the different sources of emissions at the university.
Following the , Scope 1 includes all of the direct emissions resulting from the university’s operations, Scope 2 is purchased electricity and Scope 3 is indirect emissions, such as solid waste, waste water and commuter travel. Learn more in our .
The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥'s greenhouse gas emissions inventory is updated annually, enabling us to visualize trends in emissions over time. The inventory includes anything within the university's operational boundary, including campuses, research stations and some miscellaneous facilities too.
Scope 1 (direct emissions), scope 2 (purchased electricity) and scope 3 (indirect emissions) align with the .
alternative Energy Use on Campus
Alternative energy refers to non-traditional methods of energy generation that are more energy efficient than traditional systems. Explore this dashboard to learn how much energy is generated through alternative energy on campus.
energy & climate action at a glance
Green Building Design Guidelines
Energy & Climate Action (E&CA) offers tours of some of the university's LEED and Green Globes certified buildings, labs who have made outstanding commitments to energy and water efficiency, and the university's district energy system. To book a tour, email emso@ualberta.ca.