Climate Change Data

Miami University

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2008-2023)

Reporting Period: 2008-2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • 51.5% reduction in energy-based carbon emissions since 2008
  • 62.5% reduction of energy-based carbon emissions per gross square foot since 2008
  • 47.3% reduction in energy use intensity, kBtu per gross square foot since 2008
  • $100 million accumulated savings (2008-2023) from building improvements, conservation efforts, and energy systems conversions

Social Achievements

  • Increased opportunities for students to learn about sustainability and climate change through various initiatives
  • Improved mental health resources for students with additional counselor and staff positions and a new facility
  • Recognition for inclusive excellence efforts, ranked No. 16 on America’s Best Employers for Diversity List for 2024

Governance Achievements

  • Establishment of the Climate Action and Sustainability Council
  • Implementation of the Utility Master Plan (2012)
  • Signing of the Presidents’ Climate Leadership Commitments (2020)

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality for emissions associated with fuel combustion on campus by 2040
  • Achieve carbon neutrality for GHG emissions from purchased electricity by 2040
  • Reduce emissions generated by student commuting by 90% by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce emissions generated by student commuting by 50% by 2030
  • Reduce emissions generated by faculty and staff commuting by 20% by 2035
  • Reduce to zero net carbon emissions associated with long-distance travel impacts by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Complete the transition of building climate control systems from steam to high-temperature heating hot water by 2030
  • Increase building energy efficiency by 45% by 2030 from the 2008 historical baseline
  • Electrify all domestic water boilers in residence halls by 2030

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing emissions from commuting and university-financed air travel (Scope 3)
  • Addressing climate change impacts such as extreme heat, invasive species, and infrastructure failure
  • Achieving zero waste on campus
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing strategies to reduce barriers to alternative transportation and decrease the campus drive-alone rate
  • Developing a resilience monitoring plan to assess vulnerabilities
  • Forming a Zero Waste planning committee to conduct a feasibility study and cost analysis for a Zero Waste Campus Plan

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme Heat
  • Extreme Cold
  • Severe Storms
  • Drought
  • Flooding
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and systems

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Second Nature’s Climate Commitment, AASHE STARS

Certifications: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Forbes No. 16 on America’s Best Employers for Diversity List (2024)
  • Alumni Association Inclusive Excellence Award from Insight into Diversity (2024)