Sustainable Operations Dashboards
The University of Alberta is always working to improve energy efficiency and increase resource conservation across its campuses.
Our sustainable operations dashboards showcase our successes and uncover areas we can improve in climate action, energy management and sustainability.
66K tonnes fewer
GHG emissions/year since adopting 2012's reduction plan
31% decrease
in building energy use intensity since the 1970s
38% certified
green building space across U of A’s campuses
Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Campus
The university tracks greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations in a GHG inventory. View this dashboard to learn more about sources and amounts of GHG emissions at the university and see our progress towards our carbon emission reduction goals.
View GHG Emissions DashboardThe university tracks greenhouse gas emissions from its operations in a GHG inventory. This graph shows the different sources of emissions at the university.
Following the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Scope 1 includes all of the direct emissions resulting from the university’s operations, Scope 2 is purchased electricity and Scope 3 is indirect emissions, such as solid waste, waste water and commuter travel. Learn more in our GHG Emissions Dashboard.
The University of Alberta's greenhouse gas emissions inventory is updated annually, enabling us to visualize trends in emissions over time. The inventory includes anything within the university's operational boundary, including campuses, research stations and some miscellaneous facilities too.
Scope 1 (direct emissions), scope 2 (purchased electricity) and scope 3 (indirect emissions) align with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
alternative Energy Use on Campus
Alternative energy refers to non-traditional methods of energy generation that are more energy efficient than traditional systems. Explore this dashboard to learn how much energy is generated through alternative energy on campus.
View Alternative Energy Dashboard
energy & climate action at a glance
E&CA At A Glance (PDF)
Green Building Design Guidelines
GHG & Commuting Survey Report
Energy & Climate Action (E&CA) offers tours of some of the university's LEED and Green Globes certified buildings, labs who have made outstanding commitments to energy and water efficiency, and the university's district energy system. To book a tour, email emso@ualberta.ca.