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ABERDEEN 2040

Net Zero Carbon Strategy

September 2020

Developed by the Net Zero Working Group

Net Zero Carbon Strategy

01 Introduction 02 Boundary and Definition 03 Timeline 04 Approach 05 Progress

Contents

01 Introduction

“Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

GRO BRUNDTLAND

02 Boundary and Definition

The University of Aberdeen has set and is pursuing an ambitious 1.5°C aligned science-based target for its direct and indirect* emissions for all campuses. Any remaining hard-to-decarbonise emissions can be compensated, as a last resort, using certified greenhouse gas removal and offsetting.

Boundary and Definition

What are we doing?

6,767

tCO2e

SCOPE 1

Direct emissions from owned

• r controlled sources

SCOPE 2

Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy

33,175

tCO2e*

SCOPE 3

Indirect emissions that occur in the value chain, including upstream and downstream emissions

10,373

tCO2e

• University vehicles
• University facilities
• Purchased electricity
• Purchased steam
• Purchased heating
• Purchased cooling
• Business travel, staff and student

commuting

• Working form home
• Procurement activities,

purchased goods and services

• Leased assets
• Waste and water emissions

Examples include:

CO2 CH4 N2O HFC’s PFC’s SF6 NF2

50,315

tCO2e*

*Figures are still undergoing verification and will be updated/ normalised for 2020 baseline.

• We will aim reduce our carbon emissions in line with

the approach below,

• Scope 1 and 2 – actual net zero, should be

achieved through a rapid reduction in emissions as far as possible.

• Scope 3 – net zero, can be achieved via

prevention, reduction and a last resort compensation (offsetting).

• We will also endeavour to reduce GHG emissions from

all of our operations via a ‘whole system approach’

Boundary and Definition

What are we doing? Cont.

• Three campuses in Aberdeen and one remote campus in Doha are included in the
• verall boundary

Boundary and Definition

What are we doing? Cont.

Foresterhill Hillhead Old Aberdeen Doha and

• utlying facilities

17 No. facilities XX Emissions

Figures currently under development – will be updated as and when information received.

28 No. facilities XX Emissions 50 No. facilities XX Emissions

03 Timeline

We are aiming to be Net Zero Carbon before 2040, through a collaborative approach and well researched adaptable roadmap to ensure we realise our goal!!

Finish Line

50% reduction direct and indirect

• emissions. Do we require to seek

further offsetting measures? Are we ahead of our targets?

Halfway Point

25% reduction direct and indirect emissions. Reassess targets and

• goals. Are we on track? Do we need to change tack? What hasn’t

worked out as planned? What has gone well?

5 Year Milestone

Re-baseline normalized data. Include full emissions story. Engage stakeholders and seek buy-in from SMT.

Baseline and Strategy

40

30

25

20

ABERDEEN 2040

04 Approach

Approach

How are we going to achieve this?

Automated online reporting tool, with dashboard to track investment vs. savings and real time strategy updates. Option to undertake third party validation for increased transparency and to address any issues with data. Facilitate purchase of high quality carbon and greenhouse gas offsets throughout the life time of the project, to ensure that they are in place well before the 2040 deadline. Finalise deliverables and publish public statement. Document strategy, finalise timeline and KPI’s. SMT sign off. Collate all activity data and standardise carbon footprint calculation. Identify all emissions sources for inclusion in the strategy. Agree on project requirements.

Prevent & Reduce Compensate

05 Progress

Current Priorities

• Working with procurement to develop and trial an initial process for tracking

Scope 3 emissions for largest areas of spending. - Once this is in place we will roll out to all procurement activities.

• Working with Projects to address life cycle carbon emissions for buildings from

design and construction through to operation and decommissioning and demolition.

• Finalising Sustainable Design Guides and associated documentation
• Developing Campus Wide Energy Strategy with stakeholders
• Re-Baselining emissions for 3 Aberdeen Campuses and working with Doha

campus to document emissions

• Developing associated communications messaging with communications and

marketing team

Current Priorities - AUSA

• Baselining scope 2 and 3 emissions.
• Behavioural change – resource awareness training sessions for staff.
• Carbon Literacy Training for all new staff.
• Sustainable transport – AUSA bike scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Increasing proportion of local produce at Union Brew.

• Working with the Sustainability Steering Group to develop

first draft of Net Zero Carbon Strategy and KPI’s

• Community and stakeholder consultation process, internal

and external

• Consultation with Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire Councils

and NHS, to achieve coordinated regional approach

• Review and update draft Net Zero Carbon Strategy in line

with consultation comments and feedback

• Develop and agree Net Zero Carbon Action Plan to deliver

the strategy

• Seek approval through University committee structures
• Implement annual reporting process via automated system

Next Steps