ABERDEEN 2040 Net Zero Carbon Strategy Developed by the Net Zero Working Group September 2020
Net Zero Carbon Strategy Contents 01 Introduction 02 Boundary and Definition 03 Timeline 04 Approach 05 Progress
01 Introduction
“Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” GRO BRUNDTLAND
02 Boundary and Definition
Boundary and Definition What are we doing? The University of Aberdeen has set and is pursuing an ambitious 1.5°C aligned science-based target for its direct and indirect* emissions for all campuses. Any remaining hard-to-decarbonise emissions can be compensated, as a last resort, using certified greenhouse gas removal and offsetting.
NF 2 HFC’s PFC’s SF 6 N 2 O CH 4 CO 2 Examples include: SCOPE 1 • University vehicles 10,373 Direct emissions from owned • University facilities tCO 2 e or controlled sources SCOPE 2 • Purchased electricity 50,315 6,767 • Purchased steam Indirect emissions from the • Purchased heating generation of purchased tCO 2 e tCO 2 e* • Purchased cooling energy • Business travel, staff and student SCOPE 3 commuting • Working form home Indirect emissions that occur 33,175 • Procurement activities, in the value chain, including tCO 2 e* purchased goods and services upstream and downstream • Leased assets emissions • Waste and water emissions *Figures are still undergoing verification and will be updated/ normalised for 2020 baseline.
Boundary and Definition What are we doing? Cont. • We will aim reduce our carbon emissions in line with the approach below, • Scope 1 and 2 – actual net zero, should be achieved through a rapid reduction in emissions as far as possible. • Scope 3 – net zero, can be achieved via prevention, reduction and a last resort compensation (offsetting). • We will also endeavour to reduce GHG emissions from all of our operations via a ‘whole system approach’
Boundary and Definition What are we doing? Cont. • Three campuses in Aberdeen and one remote campus in Doha are included in the overall boundary Figures currently under 17 No. facilities 28 No. facilities 50 No. facilities development – will be updated as and when XX Emissions XX Emissions XX Emissions information received. Doha and Foresterhill Hillhead Old Aberdeen outlying facilities
03 Timeline
5 Year Milestone 25 20 25% reduction direct and indirect emissions. Reassess targets and goals . Are we on track? Do we need to change tack? What hasn’t worked out as planned? What has gone well? Baseline and Strategy Re-baseline normalized data. Include full emissions story . 30 Engage stakeholders and seek buy-in from SMT . Finish Line We are aiming to be Net Zero 40 Carbon before 2040 , through a Halfway Point collaborative approach and well researched adaptable roadmap to 50% reduction direct and indirect ensure we realise our goal!! emissions. Do we require to seek further offsetting measures ? Are we ahead of our targets? ABERDEEN 2040
04 Approach
Approach How are we going to achieve this? Prevent & Reduce Automated online reporting tool, with Document strategy, finalise dashboard to track investment vs. savings and timeline and KPI’s. real time strategy updates. SMT sign off. Option to undertake third party validation for Collate all activity data and increased transparency and to address any standardise carbon issues with data. footprint calculation. Compensate Facilitate purchase of high quality carbon and Identify all emissions greenhouse gas offsets throughout the life time of the sources for inclusion in the project, to ensure that they are in place well before the strategy. 2040 deadline. Agree on project Finalise deliverables and publish public requirements. statement.
05 Progress
Current Priorities • Working with procurement to develop and trial an initial process for tracking Scope 3 emissions for largest areas of spending. - Once this is in place we will roll out to all procurement activities. • Working with Projects to address life cycle carbon emissions for buildings from design and construction through to operation and decommissioning and demolition. • Finalising Sustainable Design Guides and associated documentation • Developing Campus Wide Energy Strategy with stakeholders • Re-Baselining emissions for 3 Aberdeen Campuses and working with Doha campus to document emissions • Developing associated communications messaging with communications and marketing team
Current Priorities - AUSA • Baselining scope 2 and 3 emissions. • Behavioural change – resource awareness training sessions for staff. • Carbon Literacy Training for all new staff. • Sustainable transport – AUSA bike scheme. • Flexible working arrangements. • Increasing proportion of local produce at Union Brew.
Next Steps • Working with the Sustainability Steering Group to develop first draft of Net Zero Carbon Strategy and KPI’s • Community and stakeholder consultation process , internal and external • Consultation with Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire Councils and NHS, to achieve coordinated regional approach • Review and update draft Net Zero Carbon Strategy in line with consultation comments and feedback • Develop and agree Net Zero Carbon Action Plan to deliver the strategy • Seek approval through University committee structures • Implement annual reporting process via automated system
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