- Increased solid waste generation due to increased number of campus events.
- Increased dependency on synthetic fertilizer.
- Data limitations in air travel and refrigerant usage tracking.
The University of Arizona
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2017 reporting, The University of Arizona disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 201.1K MtCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 84.6K MtCO2e; Scope 2: 64.1K MtCO2e; Scope 3: 53.2K MtCO2e. 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
201.1K MtCO2e
2017
Waste
3.6K tons
2017
📊 Emissions by Scope (2017)
| 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). | 84.6K MtCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 64.1K MtCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 53.2K MtCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 201.1K MtCO2e |
| 2010 to 2030 | virtually zero |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced overall CO2 equivalent emissions by 12.8% from FY 2015 to FY 2017 (231,824 MtCO2e to 201,133 MtCO2e)
- Reduced utility-based emissions due to improved operational efficiencies, energy-saving projects, and updated electricity emissions factors.
- Increased turbine utilization to generate more electricity, reducing purchased electricity.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilityEnergy Efficiency