The emergence of the green campus: leading climate action and preserving ecosystems

Table of Contents

• Context 3
• Current challenges 4
• Energy-linked carbon emissions on campus 4
• Use of fossil fuels as energy sources 4
• Unnecessary electricity consumption 4
• The inefficiency of building occupancy and equipment use 4
• Limited tracking of carbon emissions 4
• Mobility-related emissions 5
• Unsustainable procurement practices 5
• The carbon offsetting dilemma 5
• Inadequate waste management 6
• Biodiversity loss on campus 6
• Good practices 7
• Reducing carbon emissions   7
• Limiting overconsumption of electricity 7
• Shifting to renewable and alternate energy sources 7
• Promoting sustainable transport alternatives 8
• Adopting sustainable procurement practices 8
• Improving the use of space 8
• Practicing responsible carbon offsetting 9
• Improving waste management systems 9
• Preserving biodiversity 10
• Recommendations 11
• References 13