Goal 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
7.2.3. Carbon reduction and emission reduction process: Have a process for carbon management and reducing carbon dioxide emissions
AASTMT has a process for carbon management and reducing carbon dioxide emissions as follows.
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN: Towards Zero Emissions by 2050 AASTMT
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Carbon Footprint Estimation and Reduction Project in the AASTMT Campus towards developing a Model for Promoting Sustainable Development Goals (Green Campus)
This project provides a detailed analysis of energy consumption and resulting carbon emissions in AASTMT. It includes data on energy consumption from various sources, including electricity, natural gas, gasoline, and diesel fuel. The report also highlights various measures that have been implemented to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions on campus, such as the substitution of conventional lighting fixtures with energy-efficient LED lights, the installation of air conditioning systems that prioritize energy conservation, and the establishment of a solar power station. Overall, the report serves as a valuable resource for understanding the environmental impact of energy consumption in AASTMT and provides a foundation for future efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable energy use on campus.
Read our Green campus Technical Report
Objectives of this Project:
1. The primary objective of this project was to estimate the energy consumption and carbon footprint of AASTMT and identify areas for improvement.
2. The project aimed to promote sustainable energy use and reduce carbon emissions on campus.
3. The project sought to raise awareness about the impact of energy consumption on the environment and encourage behavior change among students, staff, and faculty.
4. The project aimed to identify opportunities for reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in AASTMT, including through energy efficiency measures, renewable energy, and waste reduction.
5. The project aimed to engage stakeholders in the process of energy consumption and carbon footprint estimation and reduction, including students, staff, and faculty.
6. The project aimed to establish a framework for ongoing monitoring and reporting of energy consumption and carbon emissions in AASTMT.
7. The project aimed to contribute to the body of knowledge on energy consumption and carbon footprint estimation and reduction in the higher education sector.
8. The project aimed to support AASTMT's commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship through the promotion of sustainable energy use.
As per the Carbon Footprint Estimation and Reduction Project
Calculations were made to evaluate carbon emissions per meter square (kg CO2-e/m2) in Alexandria campuses for the years 2018 to 2021 as presented by Table 1 and Figure 1. It is clear that there was a decrease in kg CO2-e/m2 in 2020 due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in 2021 there was a decrease in emissions than that in year 2018 and 2019 due to energy consumption reduction as well as diversion to clean energy.
