Carleton University

Carleton University's reported carbon emissions

Carleton University, an education services provider based in Canada, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 171,000,000 kg CO2e for the year 2022. This total includes Scope 1 emissions amounting to about 25,300,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,700,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 144,000,000 kg CO2e. Within its Scope 3 emissions, investments accounted for the largest portion at approximately 123,000,000 kg CO2e, followed by purchased goods and services at about 17,900,000 kg CO2e, employee commute at roughly 1,900,000 kg CO2e, and business travel at approximately 1,200,000 kg CO2e. Waste generated in operations contributed a smaller amount, around 400 kg CO2e. Carleton University is engaged in climate commitments with targets, including a long-term net-zero goal. Specific initiatives mentioned in the provided information relate to achieving net-zero energy-ready buildings by 2032 through the BC Energy Step Code, with targets beginning in 2023. These targets encompass both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.