- COVID-19 pandemic impact on construction work, resulting in slower audit work and inconsistent building occupancy affecting energy savings calculations.
- Inconsistent accuracy of energy savings predictions due to changes in building operations and occupancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Lead time required in the City’s capital budget processes for implementing capital improvements.
NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-07 to 2022-06 reporting, NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 46.0K MT CO2e/year (cumulative since LL87 passage). 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
46.0K MT CO2e/year (cumulative since LL87 passage)
2021-07 to 2022-06
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021-07 to 2022-06 | 46.0K MT CO2e/year (cumulative since LL87 passage) |
| 2014-2015 | 35.9 MtCO2e (2014) |
| 2010 | 54.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MgCO2e) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Estimated greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction of over 46,000 MT CO2e (equivalent to removing more than 9,900 cars from the road per year) through energy audits and implemented measures since the passage of LL87.
- Estimated annual reduction of nearly 22,000 MT CO2e (equivalent of removing 4,700 cars from the road) identified in 218 EERs filed in FY22.
- Implementation of 67 ECMs from FY22 EERs with an estimated annual reduction of nearly 669 MT CO2e.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy EfficiencyGreenhouse Gas Emissions ReductionSustainability