Greenhouse Gas Intensity
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.
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.