| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 63.24 |
| Liaison | Victoria Ho |
| Submission Date | Feb. 8, 2024 |
OCAD University
OP-1: Emissions Inventory and Disclosure
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.25 / 3.00 |
Nick
Hooper Director Facilities & Studio Services |
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indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Part 1. Greenhouse gas emissions inventory
Yes
A copy of the most recent GHG emissions inventory:
A brief description of the methodology and/or tool used to complete the GHG emissions inventory:
Broader Public Sector reporting methodology - calculates Scope 1 Emissions.
An additional emissions inventory of Scope 1 (onsite and mobile combustion) and Scope 2 (purchased electricity) has been conducted in early 2023 for the baseline year (2016) and the performance year (2022).
The GHG emission inventory was completed in compliance with industry standards, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard. Emissions for buildings owned by OCAD U and or/under OCAD U's operational control during the baseline period and the performance period were calculated using Excel, with the emission factors for the relevant period (as documented in the spreadsheets). Relevant emission factors are derived from the National Inventory Reports prepared by the Government of Canada**. All Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were included to the extent that the data was available.
One vehicle* was included in Scope 1 emissions (mobile combustion) for the relevant period of operational control (leasehold).
*The emission factor as per EPA for vehicle: 555g/mile = 555g/1.60934km.
or 344.86 g/km, as noted in the GHG inventory.
The following equation was applied to OCAD U's utility consumption for the calculation of Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
CO2 e(tonnes)=Fuel Use or Activity Level (Unit)*Emission Factor (tonnes of CO2e/Unit)
**Updated emission factors for Ontario-generated electricity, reflected in the National Inventory Reports, are significantly lower in the performance year (2022) than the baseline year (2016). The actual emission factor being used is for 2021.
An additional emissions inventory of Scope 1 (onsite and mobile combustion) and Scope 2 (purchased electricity) has been conducted in early 2023 for the baseline year (2016) and the performance year (2022).
The GHG emission inventory was completed in compliance with industry standards, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard. Emissions for buildings owned by OCAD U and or/under OCAD U's operational control during the baseline period and the performance period were calculated using Excel, with the emission factors for the relevant period (as documented in the spreadsheets). Relevant emission factors are derived from the National Inventory Reports prepared by the Government of Canada**. All Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were included to the extent that the data was available.
One vehicle* was included in Scope 1 emissions (mobile combustion) for the relevant period of operational control (leasehold).
*The emission factor as per EPA for vehicle: 555g/mile = 555g/1.60934km.
or 344.86 g/km, as noted in the GHG inventory.
The following equation was applied to OCAD U's utility consumption for the calculation of Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
CO2 e(tonnes)=Fuel Use or Activity Level (Unit)*Emission Factor (tonnes of CO2e/Unit)
**Updated emission factors for Ontario-generated electricity, reflected in the National Inventory Reports, are significantly lower in the performance year (2022) than the baseline year (2016). The actual emission factor being used is for 2021.
Has the GHG emissions inventory been validated internally by personnel who are independent of the GHG accounting and reporting process and/or verified by an independent, external third party?:
No
A brief description of the GHG inventory verification process:
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Documentation to support the GHG inventory verification process:
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Scope 1 GHG emissions
| Weight in MTCO2e | |
| Stationary combustion | 734 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Other sources (mobile combustion, process emissions, fugitive emissions) | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Total gross Scope 1 GHG emissions, performance year:
734
Metric tons of CO2 equivalent
Scope 2 GHG emissions
| Weight in MTCO2e | |
| Imported electricity | 138 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Imported thermal energy | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Total gross Scope 2 GHG emissions, performance year:
138
Metric tons of CO2 equivalent
GHG emissions from biomass combustion
0
Metric tons of CO2 equivalent
Scope 3 GHG emissions
| Yes or No | Weight in MTCO2e | |
| Business travel | No | --- |
| Commuting | No | --- |
| Purchased goods and services | No | --- |
| Capital goods | No | --- |
| Fuel- and energy-related activities not included in Scope 1 or Scope 2 | No | --- |
| Waste generated in operations | No | --- |
| Other sources | No | --- |
Total Scope 3 GHG emissions, performance year:
0
Metric tons of CO2 equivalent
A brief description of how the institution accounted for its Scope 3 emissions:
n/a
Part 2. Air pollutant emissions inventory
No
Annual weight of emissions for::
| Weight of Emissions | |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) | 0 Metric tons |
| Sulfur oxides (SOx) | 0 Metric tons |
| Carbon monoxide (CO) | 0 Metric tons |
| Particulate matter (PM) | 0 Metric tons |
| Ozone (O3) | 0 Metric tons |
| Lead (Pb) | 0 Metric tons |
| Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) | 0 Metric tons |
| Ozone-depleting compounds (ODCs) | 0 Metric tons |
| Other standard categories of air emissions identified in permits and/or regulations | 0 Metric tons |
Do the air pollutant emissions figures provided include the following sources?:
| Yes or No | |
| Major stationary sources | No |
| Area sources | No |
| Mobile sources | No |
| Commuting | No |
| Off-site electricity production | No |
None
A brief description of the methodology(ies) the institution used to complete its air emissions inventory:
n/a
Optional Fields
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Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from imported thermal energy (location-based) :
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Website URL where information about the institution’s emissions inventories is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
In preparation for the STARS report, all Enbridge gas and electricity bills for the baseline year (2016) and performance year (2022) have been analyzed and included in the GHG inventory compiled by an external consultant.
All Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were included to the extent that the data was available. For some properties (condominium units within a multi-unit building) only electricity bills were available and these were included in Scope 2.
All Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were included to the extent that the data was available. For some properties (condominium units within a multi-unit building) only electricity bills were available and these were included in Scope 2.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.