Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 66.84
Liaison Stephanie Del Rosario
Submission Date May 26, 2022

STARS v2.2

California State University, Fullerton
OP-2: Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 4.34 / 8.00 Robert Denman
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Environmental Health and Safety
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Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions

Gross GHG emissions

Gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions:
Performance year Baseline year
Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from stationary combustion 19,881 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent 8,267 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent
Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from other sources 163.10 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent
Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from imported electricity 1,985 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent 13,734 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent
Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from imported thermal energy 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent
Total 22,029.10 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent 22,001 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent

Carbon sinks

Figures needed to determine net carbon sinks:
Performance year Baseline year
Third-party verified carbon offsets purchased 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent
Institution-catalyzed carbon offsets generated 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent
Carbon storage from on-site composting 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent
Carbon storage from non-additional sequestration 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent ---
Carbon sold or transferred 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent
Net carbon sinks 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent

If total performance year carbon sinks are greater than zero, provide:

A brief description of the carbon sinks, including vendor, project source, verification program and contract timeframes (as applicable):
Fullerton Arboretum currently composts plant and tree trimmings as well as fruit and vegetable waste. Weekly deliveries of horse manure add nitrogen and other important nutrients. The site processes material through windrow composting by forming organic waste into rows and aerating them by mechanically turning the piles. During 2019, Fullerton Arboretum produced an estimated 240 cubic yards of compost that was used onsite. However, these windrows were not measured as carbon sinks.

Adjusted net GHG emissions

Adjusted net Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions:
Performance year Baseline year
Adjusted net GHG emissions 22,029.10 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent 22,001 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent

Performance and baseline periods

Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
Performance year Baseline year
Start date Jan. 1, 2019 Jan. 1, 1990
End date Dec. 31, 2019 Dec. 31, 1990

A brief description of when and why the GHG emissions baseline was adopted:
California Assembly Bill 32, adopted in 2006, established the goal of reducing GHG emissions statewide to 1990 levels by 2020 and an additional 80 percent by 2050.

All CSU campuses are required to achieve this goal. The 1990 baseline was created by employees that are no longer in the CSU system. Despite our best efforts at looking at multiple old documents, we could not corroborate the data provided for the 1990 baseline. The campus has grown substantially since then. CSUF is one of the largest in the CSU system. Additionally, this is primarily a commuter campus.

Part 1. Reduction in GHG emissions per person

Weighted campus users

Figures needed to determine “Weighted Campus Users”:
Performance year Baseline year
Number of students resident on-site 1,712 396
Number of employees resident on-site 6 0
Number of other individuals resident on-site 0 0
Total full-time equivalent student enrollment 33,202 24,796
Full-time equivalent of employees 5,191 3,420
Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education 189 0
Weighted Campus Users 29,082.50 21,261

Metrics used in scoring for Part 1

Adjusted net Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user:
Performance year Baseline year
Adjusted net Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user 0.76 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent 1.03 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent

Percentage reduction in adjusted net Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user from baseline:
26.80

Part 2. GHG emissions per unit of floor area

Performance year floor area

Gross floor area of building space, performance year:
5,774,547 Gross square feet

Floor area of energy intensive building space, performance year:
Floor area
Laboratory space 94,002 Square feet
Healthcare space 32,716 Square feet
Other energy intensive space 22,091 Square feet

EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
6,050,074 Gross square feet

Metric used in scoring for Part 2

Adjusted net Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per unit of EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
0.00 MtCO2e per square foot

A brief description of the institution’s GHG emissions reduction initiatives:
Completed in 2020, the new Eastside Parking Structure 2 is a state of the art facility that is the mirror image of the existing structure. Sustainable features include energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the building, a site biofiltration for rooftop drainage, and a 500 kW roof-level solar canopy. In 2019, two DC fast charging electric vehicle stations were installed behind the College of Business and Economics to replace two outdated EV chargers.

CSUF encourages the procurement of alternative fuel vehicles in line with Chancellors Office SUAM 9171. This policy outlines requirements for new vehicle purchases that support that shift to alternative fuel options, whenever available. CSUF has consistently strived to exceed the requirements set forth by the Chancellors Office. Most notably, 74% of all new vehicle purchases in FY19-20 were alternative fuel, far exceeding the requirement of 20%.

CSUF Parking & Transportation Services encourages alternative transportation through sustainability mobility options: Titans Travel Together, Waze Carpool, OCTA U-Pass, Metrolink, Zipshare, Bicycle Commute Services, and the ParkMobile app.

Between 2019-2022, campus Facilities installed additional 23 water refill stations around campus bringing the total to 101. Refill stations reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production, packaging, and transport of disposable water bottles.

In 2019, CSUF worked with its waste hauler to offer a pre-consumer food waste collection service at the Gastronome to collect an average of 2,000 pounds a week. In addition, Club Car awarded CSUF a sustainable transportation vehicle to assist in the transport of food waste from the Gastronome to the Fullerton Arboretum.

CSUF has partnered with the City of Fullerton on the Urban Forest Improvement Project. In 2021, as a project partner, the campus planted 20 oak trees around campus and celebrated Arbor Day with a tree planting event. The mayor, city council members and administrators from the City of Fullerton were in attendance as well as President Fram Virjee and representatives from Cal State Fullerton, Cal Fire and West Coast Arborists.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the CSU transitioned to virtual mode to limit the gathering of students, faculty, and staff as much as possible while fulfilling its academic mission. All CSU operations at all campus switched to virtual mode, including classes in an effort to reduce the number of people on campus. Most university employees telecommuted with some remaining on campus to maintain essential operations. Many employees embraced telecommuting and noted its benefits including: less commuting, reduced reliance on office space, and better work life balance.

Website URL where information about the institution's GHG emissions is available:
https://facilities.fullerton.edu/sustainability/discover/

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Second Nature
https://reporting.secondnature.org/institution/detail!277##277

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