University of the Pacific December 17, 2009

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1 University of the Pacific December 17, 2009

2 Simplifying the Types of GHG Emissions All Expressed as Metric Tons sof Carbon abo Dioxide Equivalent (MTCDE) Scope 2: Emissions from utility production not at the institution Scope 1: Emissions from the direct activities of the campus Scope 3: Indirect emissions including transportation, waste disposal, etc. This slide courtesy of CA-CP

3 National Benchmark Institutions Bolded schools are University of the Pacific s peer institutions Institutions Babson College* Mount Holyoke College University of Arkansas** Bentley University** Nova Southeastern University University of Dayton Bryn Mawr College* Oregon Institute of Technology** University of Denver** Champlain College Oregon State University** University of Notre Dame Clemson University** Pacific Lutheran University** University of Oregon Eastern Oregon University Portland State University** University of Portland** Fitchburg State College** Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Redlands** Gallaudet University Rowan University** University of San Diego Hamilton College** Saint Mary s College of California i University it of San Francisco Hamline University Seattle University** University of Vermont** Hampshire College** Southern Methodist University Vassar College Le Moyne College Southern Oregon University** Virginia Commonwealth University* Lewis & Clark College** Texas A&M University Wagner College* Loyola College in Maryland The University of Alabama Wesleyan University** Loyola Marymount University** The University of Oklahoma** Western Oregon University** Michigan State University Union College** *ACUPCC Signatory **Charter Signatories of the ACUPCC

4 Total Carbon Emissions 24,187 MTCDE in FY2009 Solid Waste 2% Carbon Emissions by Type Scope 2 T&D Paper Losses <1% 4% 10,000 9,000 Carbon Emissions by Scope Air 13% Commute 21% On-Campus Stationaryti 21% Vehicle Fleet 1% Agriculture <1% Refrigerants 1% MTCDE 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 Electricity 38% 0 Scope 1 Emissions Scope 2 Emissions Scope 3 Emissions

5 Growth in gross emissions tracks closely with added space 30,000 Total GHG Emissions by Scope , MTCD DE 20,000 15,000 10, GSF (In Millions) 5, FY2005 FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 FY Scope 3 9,114 9,266 9,330 9,363 9,481 Scope 2 7,752 8,229 8,012 8,084 9,164 Scope 1 5,270 5,270 5,270 6,138 5,542 Scope GSF 1,851,076 1,851,076 1,843,622 1,843,622 1,959,430

6 Utilities the major GHG Contributors

7 Despite spike in FY08, longitudinal natural gas consumption steady 120, ,000 Natural Gas Consumption MMBTU Us 80,000 60,000 40, GSF (in Millions) 20, FY2005 FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 FY Natural Gas GSF Fossil Fuel Total Carbon Emissions: 5,208 MTCDE - 21% of 09 Total

8 Natural gas consumption puts Pacific near peer averages

9 Growth in electricity consumption with new space University of the Pacific has one of the cleanest grids among peers 30.0 Electricity Consumption illions) kwh (in Mi GSF (in Millions) FY2005 FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 FY Purchased Electricity GSF Electric Total Carbon Emissions: 9,164 MTCDE - 38% of 09 Total

10 Comparing cleanliness of all regional electricity grids 1,200 MTCDE by Grid Operator 1, h MTCDE/1M kw T&D Losses MTCDE/1M kwh

11 Regional grid has large impact on Scope 2 emissions If Pacific were in Colorado, Scope 2 emissions would be over 150% higher 25,000 Electricity MTCDE 20,000 MT TCDE 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 AKMS (Alaska CAMX RMPA Misc.) (California) (Colorado)

12 Electricity consumption highest among peers Relatively clean grid brings emissions closer to peer levels

13 Other Contributing Emissions

14 Summary of other carbon emissions at University of the Pacific Emissions Source FY09 Total MTCDE Percent of Total Commuting 5,009 21% Air Travel* 3,047 13% Scope 2 T&D Losses 906 4% Solid Waste 510 2% Refrigerants 175 1% Vehicle Fleet 129 1% Agriculture 30 <1% Paper 9 <1% *Air travel emissions is an estimate based on database averages

15 Commuting emissions University of the Pacific has more student commuters than peers

16 Scope 3 emissions in line with peers

17 Go-Green Benchmarks

18 In line with peer averages when measuring by GSF Balance among scopes mirrors peer average

19 University of the Pacific matches database trends

20 Measuring emissions by density puts Pacific above peers

21 Emissions by density reflect database trends

22 Concluding thoughts I. Strengthening gthe Inventory: Total emissions are lower than peers but this may partially be the result of better tracking of data at peer institutions. Continued implementation of tracking mechanisms can help assure more accurate reporting. II. Monitoring Current Trends: University of the Pacific benefits from one of the cleanest electricity grids in the country; however, total electricity usage is the highest among peer schools. At 38%, electricity consumption makes up the largest part of University of the Pacific s GHG emissions. III. Campus Density Impacts Emissions: When measuring emissions on a per student basis, University of the Pacific is higher than peers, due to a low campus density.

23 Questions & Discussion