- Balancing the need to protect and grow the endowment with the moral and ethical issues surrounding climate change.
- Accurately predicting the financial impact of divestment on the endowment.
- Defining climate-denying behaviors and continually monitoring the industry.
- Reducing Barnard’s carbon footprint across campus and its operations.
Barnard College
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2016 reporting, Barnard College disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 22.1K tCO2e/year (FY 2015). By scope: Scope 1: 4.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 15.0K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
22.1K tCO2e/year (FY 2015)
2016
📊 Emissions by Scope (2016)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 4.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Met the first goal of a 30% reduction of carbon emissions by 2020 (as part of Mayor Bloomberg’s PlaNYC Challenge).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy consumption on campus
- Change campus-wide patterns of consumption and waste
- Instill a culture of sustainability on campus
- Improve our local environment
- Link operational changes with teaching and research
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change