Scope 3 Emissions Project
Project Overview
The Scope 3 Emissions Analysis and Planning project is committed to identifying targets and strategies to mitigate indirect emissions campus-wide, with the ultimate goal of achieving carbon neutrality.
In partnership with Buro Happold Consulting, this project will analyze how to improve the quality of our Scope 3 data, develop a system to track Scope 3 emissions and visualize progress, and define priorities and strategies for Scope 3 management and impact.
The recommendations from this project will inform the development of goals for adoption by U-M in 2025. In addition, it will identify practical steps we can begin implementing while goal-setting is in progress.
Building on Past Efforts
This project stems from the university’s commitment to establish goals for a wide range of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2025.
It builds on past efforts to quantify U-M’s Scope 3 emissions and identify how to mitigate them, including:
- President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality (PCCN) Internal Analysis Team reports:
- Scope 3 Purchased Goods and Services Footprinting
- Michigan Athletics Scope 3 Analysis
Timeline
Project Team and Leadership
Sponsor: Shana Weber, Associate Vice President for Campus Sustainability
Project Manager: Katrina Folsom, Office of Campus Sustainability
Project Team:
Anya Dale, Office of Campus Sustainability Sustainable Systems & Waste Manager
Ken Keeler, Office of Campus Sustainability Sr Sustainability Representative
Amanda Jarson, Project Coordinator
Sameera White, Scope 3 Engagement Intern, SEAS MS
Advisory Council:
Janet Abbruzzese, U-M Health Chief Supply Chain Officer
Chip Amoe, U-M Health Sustainability Officer
Andy Berki, Office of Campus Sustainability Director
Alex Bryan, Student Life Director of Sustainability
Tony Denton, U-M Health, Senior VP and Chief ESG Officer
Alicia Echeveste, Student Representative, SEAS MS
Shoshannah Lenski, Center for Sustainable Systems Associate Director
Geoff Lewis, Center for Sustainable Systems Research Specialist
Ashley Ouendag, Procurement Services Procurement Operations Manager
Tally Thrasher, AVP and Chief Procurement Officer, Procurement Services
What are Scope 3 Emissions?
Scope 3 emissions are the indirect greenhouse gas emissions resulting from a university’s activities that are not directly controlled by the university. These include emissions from purchased goods and services, university-sponsored travel, commuting, waste disposal, and others across 15 categories. Because these emissions come from diverse and indirect sources, they are often the hardest to measure and reduce.
Engagement Opportunities
Join this email list for project updates and event invitations. You’ll need to be logged into MCommunity to join the list. If you don’t have a umich email address, please email [email protected] to be added to the group.
Events
Thanks to everyone who provided feedback at four open houses in October! If you weren’t able to make it and would like to offer input, please email [email protected].
As the project nears completion, join us for one of these opportunities to hear the draft recommendations and offer feedback:
Scope 3 Recommendations In-Person Town Hall
December 4, 11:30 am – 1 pm
Tauber Colloquium, Ross School of Business
Register for 12/4 town hall
Scope 3 Recommendations Virtual Town Hall
December 5, 1-2 pm
Register for 12/5 town hall
Survey
Can’t attend a town hall or only have 2-3 minutes? You can still offer your opinion on how to prioritize Scope 3 efforts via this survey! Plus, you could win a $15 MDining gift card.
