- COVID-19 pandemic significantly limited building activity in 2021
- Sourcing local food and managing waste streams from diverse events
- Balancing energy efficiency with fluctuating occupancy and demand
David L. Lawrence Convention Center (DLCC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, David L. Lawrence Convention Center (DLCC) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.9K MTCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: De minimus, not tracked; Scope 2: Calculated based on grid-specific factors and national averages for steam; Scope 3: Not tracked. 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
6.9K MTCO2e
2021
Renewable Energy
46% of electricity from Green-e certified sources
of total energy
Water Usage
5.3M gallons
2021
Waste
76.1 tons to landfill, 34.2 tons diverted
2021
Energy Use
10.0 million kWh (electricity), 19,400 Mlbs (steam), 500 mcf (natural gas)
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | De minimus, not tracked |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | Calculated based on grid-specific factors and national averages for steam |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | Not tracked |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions by 55.3% from 2004 baseline (15,400 MTCO2e to 6,881 MTCO2e)
- Achieved 47% reduction in EUI from 2004 baseline
- Achieved 79% reduction in WUI from 2006 baseline
- Diverted 34.2 tons of waste from landfill, achieving a 31% diversion rate
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance