EVALUACIÓN DE LA HUELLA DE CARBONO DE BANCO GUAYAQUIL S.A. DEL AÑO 2015 CON RELACIÓN AL AÑO 2014

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to make an assessment of the calculation of Banco Guayaquil SA 2015’s carbon footprint and compare it to the calculation made during 2014. The scope of this study covers three main buildings in the city of Guayaquil (Headquarters, Annex and Multiparqueo). The total amount of emissions during 2015 was 3189.30 tCO2eq, which shows an increase of 116.89 tCO2eq compared to 2014’s levels. The main source of GHG emissions was electricity, contributing 70.13% of the institution’s carbon footprint. Other sources of emissions corresponded to the consumption of refrigerant gases, consumption of LPG and fuel for vehicles and electricity generators. Compared to 2014 levels, the increase in CO2 emissions had as its main source the consumption of refrigerants for air conditioners, due to the renovation of the floors in the headquarters building and the air conditioners being relocated for better use. In order to deal with this situation and reduce emissions, it’s recommended to use refrigerants with a lower global warming potential and at the same time allow the cooling devices to work more efficiently.