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
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
There will be two key phases of community engagement: one in early October 2024 and another in late October/early November.
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
Earthfest
Stop by the Scope 3 table at Earthfest.
September 26, 10 am – 2 pm
Open Houses
Join us at an open house to learn about the project and share your thoughts.
Scope 3 Open House – Ann Arbor Central Campus
October 1, 10 am – 12 pm
LSA Building Multipurpose Room
Scope 3 Open House – Ann Arbor North Campus
October 2, 12:30-2:30 pm
Pierpont Piano Lounge
Scope 3 Open House – Dearborn
October 8, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Kochoff Hall
Scope 3 Open House – Flint
October 10, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
UCEN Michigan Room A&B
Details are available on the U-M events calendar.
