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Built Environment Goals

Goal 1: Greenhouse Gas Intensity

ABOUT THIS GOAL

Reduce campus-wide Scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas intensity by a minimum of 20%, with a target of 25%, by 2030 against a FY 2023 baseline without carbon offsets.

RATIONALE

Greenhouse gas emissions from building operations are the largest sources of Scopes 1 and 2 emissions at the University. Energy efficiency as a criterion for moving ahead with a construction methodology is an equally important metric as first costs.

METRICS OF SUCCESS

Reduced greenhouse gas intensity 20% against a FY 2019 baseline by 2030 using metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) per square foot of built campus space

Tracking and accountability with respect to using life-cycle cost analysis and greater investment in projects with energy-efficiency paybacks.

Goal 2: Building Design Standards

ABOUT THIS GOAL

Achieve a minimum of LEED® and target LEED® Silver certification for all new buildings and major renovations, unless an exemption or alternative process has been determined.

RATIONALE

Adhering to one building design standard and requiring a minimum LEED® rating applied across campus can achieve additional plan goals, such as reducing water use, planning for lower energy intensity, and reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions.

METRICS OF SUCCESS

LEED® certification for all new buildings and major renovations.