ESTIMACIÓN DE LA HUELLA DE CARBONO 2009-2013 DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE ESPECIALIDADES ESPÍRITU SANTO

Abstract

The present study shows the estimation of the carbon footprint of the “Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo” from 2009 to 2013 and recommendations to reduce greenhouse gases emissions (GHG). The calculation covered the campus and took into consideration the Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions). In the five years calculated the value has increased since 2009 and reported in 2013 the largest footprint with 1911.41 tCO2eq. The main source of GHG emissions is electricity consumption with a contribution of 71.64 % on average for the five years. Other emission sources correspond to the consumption of diesel, gasoline and LPG. Additionally the carbon footprint was calculated per student for each of the years, reaching 2013, and 0.31 tCO2eq. The recommendations are mostly aimed at reducing electricity consumption, so the whole university should use LED technology. Also install light sensors to avoid unnecessary energy costs.