Carleton University

Carleton University, based in CA, reported total emissions of approximately 171,000 metric tons CO2e in 2022. This includes about 25,300 metric tons CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 1,700 metric tons CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and around 144,000 metric tons CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, Scope 3 emissions in 2022 included approximately 123,000 metric tons CO2e from investments, 1,200 metric tons CO2e from business travel, 1,900 metric tons CO2e from employee commute, 17,900 metric tons CO2e from purchased goods and services, and 0.4 metric tons CO2e from waste generated in operations.

Carleton University has set various climate commitments, including a net-zero target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2032. This aligns with the Province of British Columbia’s commitments for net-zero energy-ready buildings. Additionally, an intensity reduction target was established with a goal of a 20% reduction in Building GHG per Full Time Employee (FTE) by 2020, against a 2016 baseline in Canada, specifically for Scope 2 emissions.