Targets
As outlined in the third edition of Dalhousie’s Climate Change Operations Plan, the university’s updated targets for scope 1 and 2 emissions include:
The science and situation is changing, therefore the plans and targets will be reviewed for updates on a three year cycle. In addition, Scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions that occur in the value chain) will be reported on and action will be taken to influence reductions. A series of climate projects have been identified for continual action.
About the Climate Change Plan
Vision
Dalhousie University is an institutional model for reducing greenhouse gases and exploring carbon sinks, implementing adaptation strategies, and increasing knowledge of climate change issues of students and employees.
Principles
The guiding principles align with many principles of the HalifACT plan including equity, leadership, accountability and transparency, action focused, and integrated.
Scope
The scope of this plan focuses on University operational climate objectives. At Dalhousie, climate change focused research, teaching, governance, and student action is also taking place. Dalhousie participates in the International Sustainability Tracking Assessment Rating System (STARS). Through the STARS program, institutional-wide climate and sustainability actions are reported, and assessed for future decision-making.
