Categorizing NAU’s Scope 3 Category 1 &2 Emmisions
Project Summary:
Addressing a critical gap in NAU’s carbon inventory, this project focuses on quantifying the “cradle-to-gate” emissions associated with the goods, services, and capital equipment the university purchases. These sources, known as Scope 3 Categories 1 and 2, often represent the largest share of an institution’s carbon footprint but are historically difficult to track. The project team is developing a robust Inventory Management Plan and utilizing environmentally extended input-output (EEIO) models to calculate emissions based on procurement data. The resulting insights will empower NAU to implement sustainable purchasing policies and engage vendors in collective emissions reduction efforts.
Project Lead:
Ross Priehs
Project Advisor:
Dr. Deborah Huntzinger
Date:
4/4/2023
Funding Amount:
$5,400
Department:
School of Earth and Sustainability