Energy & Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Babson has made a specific commitment to move toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions that we emit or create in our operations. Babson’s Sustainability and Climate Action Plan includes the following interim goals along our path towards carbon neutrality:
Stage |
Years |
GHG Reduction Goal |
I |
2011-2015 |
25% below 2005 |
II |
2016-2020 |
50% below 2005 |
III |
2021-2030 |
70% below 2005 |
IV |
2031-2050 |
Climate Neutrality |
This table summarizes the most impactful actions in our plan:
Stage |
Years |
Overview of Key Actions |
I |
2011-2015 |
Energy efficiency investments
Invest in solar power generation |
II |
2016-2020 |
Procurement of electricity from renewable sources |
III |
2021-2030 |
Enhanced energy efficiency investment
Improved vehicle fuel efficiency |
IV |
2031-2050 |
Purchase quality offsets |
All |
2011-2050 |
Ongoing focus on shift toward a culture of sustainability
Green planning and green building policies |
Each category necessarily consists of numerous smaller actions that contribute toward reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Those actions are discussed in more detail in the Opportunities and Actions of our Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.
Progress to Date
Energy Use
Through aggressive energy management and cost-effective investment in campus energy projects, Babson has progressively reduced its energy use over the last 5 years. As of fiscal year 2010, Babson has already reduced energy use on campus by 13% below fiscal year 2005 levels.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Babson’s significant progress in reducing energy use has driven its early success in meeting its greenhouse gas emissions goals. Fiscal year 2010 emissions were 19% below FY 2005 emissions. We are well on our way to exceeding our 2015 goal of reducing emissions by 25% below FY 2005 levels. The graphic below shows both progress to date on greenhouse gas emissions reductions and our strategy for progressing toward climate neutrality.
Babson’s Path to Climate Neutrality
