Justice Institute of BC
Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Source
for the 2015 Calendar Year (tCO2e*)
0
0.0%
91
15.9%

51
8.9%

432
75.3%

Total Emissions: 574
Mobile Fuel Combustion (Fleet and other mobile equipment)
Stationary Fuel Combustion (Building Heating and Generators) and Electricity
Supplies (Paper)

Fugitive Sources

Offsets Applied to Become Carbon Neutral in 2015 (Generated May 25, 2016 10:47 AM)
Total offsets required: 571. Total offset investment: $14,275. Emissions which do not require offsets: 3 **
*Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) is a standard unit of measure in which all types of greenhouse gases are expressed based on their
global warming potential relative to carbon dioxide.
** Under the Carbon Neutral Government Regulation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act, all emissions from the sources listed above
must be reported. As outlined in the regulation, some emissions do not require offsets.

2015 Carbon Neutral Action Report Survey

Organization Name:
Justice Institute of BC

Please select your sector:
• Post-Secondary Institution

1) Stationary Sources (Buildings, Power Generators, Ext. Lighting) Fuel Combustion,
Electricity use, Fugitive Emissions:
Please indicate which actions your PSO took in 2015:
Have developed an overall strategy/plan to reduce energy use in your organization’s buildings
inventory:
Yes

If Yes, please describe:
Changed all our exit lights, parking lot, gymnasium lighting to LED

Undertook evaluations of building energy use:
No

Performed energy retrofits on existing buildings:
Yes

Built or are building new LEED Gold or other "Green" buildings:
No

Please list any other actions, programs or initiatives that your organization has introduced that
support emissions reductions from buildings:
(No response)

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2) Mobile Sources (Fleet, Off-road/Portable Equipment) Fuel Combustion:
Indicate which actions your PSO took in 2015:
Have put in place an operations policy/program to support systematic reductions in fleet related
emissions:
(e.g., program to convert fleet to renewable fuels)
No

If Yes, please describe:
(No response)

Replaced existing vehicles with more fuel efficient vehicles (gas/diesel):
Yes

Replaced existing vehicles with hybrid or electric vehicles:
No

Took steps to drive less than previous years:
Yes

Please list any other actions, programs or initiatives that your organization has introduced that
support emissions reductions from fleet combustion:
(No response)

3) Supplies (Paper):
Indicate which actions your PSO took in 2015:
Have put in place an operations policy/program to facilitate a systematic reduction in
paper-related emissions:
(e.g., policy to purchase 100% Recycled Content; default to double-sided printing)
No

If yes, please describe:
(No response)
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Have put in place an operations policy/program to facilitate behavioural changes from paper
use:
(e.g. awareness campaign to reduce paper use):
Yes

If yes, please describe:
We encourage all staff to use only print if needed.

Used only 100% recycled paper:
Yes

Used some recycled paper:
Yes

Used alternate source paper:
(e.g., bamboo, hemp, wheat etc.)
No

Please list any other actions, programs or initiatives that your organization has introduced that
support emissions reductions from paper supplies:
(No response)

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4) Other Sustainability Actions:
Please note that this section is optional
Business Travel
Created a low-carbon travel policy or travel reduction goal:
(low-carbon = lowest emission of greenhouse gas per kilometer per passenger)
Yes

Encouraged alternative travel for business:
(e.g. bicycles, public transit, walking)
Yes

Encouraged or allow telework/working from home:
Yes

Other:
(No response)

Education Awareness
Have a Green/Sustainability/Climate Action Team:
Yes

Supported green professional development:
(e.g. workshops, conferences, training)
Yes

Supported or provided education to staff about the science of climate change, conservation of
water, energy and/or raw materials:
No

Other:
(No response)
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Adaptation Planning for Climate Risks
Have assessed whether increased frequency of extreme weather events and/or long term changes
in climate will affect your organization’s infrastructure, its employees and/or its clients:
No

Have incorporated these anticipated changes in climate into your organization’s planning and
decision making:
No

Other:
(No response)

Other Sustainability Actions
Established a water conservation strategy which includes a plan or policy for replacing water
fixtures with efficient models:
Yes

Have put in place an operations policy/program to facilitate the reduction and diversion of
building occupant waste stream from landfills or incineration facilities:
(e.g., composting, collection of plastics, batteries)
Yes

Established green standards for goods that are replaced infrequently and/or may require capital
funds to purchase:
(e.g., office furniture, carpeting, etc.)
Yes

Incorporated lifecycle costing into new construction or renovations:
Yes

Please list any other sustainability actions your organization has taken not listed above:
(No response)

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