Option 2: Recommended by University of Phayao CO2 (electricity) 
= 5,384 metric tons CO2 (bus) (University of Phayao use 100% Electric buses) 
= 0 metric tons CO2 (cars) 
= 370 metric tons CO2 (motorcycle) 
= 2 metric tons CO2 (total) = 5,384 + 0 + 370 + 2 = 5,756 metric tons Carbon footprint in 2024 = 5,756 metric tons |
Total Carbon Footprint (University of Phayao, Thailand) |
Description:
The Total Carbon Footprint (CO2 emission in the last 12 months, in metric tons) of University of Phayao: 5,756 metric tons, with the highest CO2 emissions being electricity in university, with CO2 emissions at 5,384 metric tons.
Carbon Footprint Intensity Per Capita at the University of Phayao (2023)
The CFO assessment of the University of Phayao covered seven types of greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), and nitrogen trifluoride (NF3). These gases from organizational activities are categorized into three scopes as follows:
Scope 1: Direct emissions such as stationary combustion sources (e.g., boilers and power generators), mobile combustion emissions (e.g., vehicles), and leakages (e.g., refrigerant leaks and waste treatment systems).
Scope 2: Indirect emissions from electricity consumption.
Scope 3: Other indirect greenhouse gas emissions, including any processes to obtain fuels or energy produced by the sources in scopes 1 and 2.
The assessment of the carbon footprint per capita at the University of Phayao was conducted in three steps, as follows: Collect data, Analyze the intensity of greenhouse gases, and Propose solutions for reducing greenhouse gases.
Results of the assessment of the carbon footprint per capita at the University of Phayao
The data collected in 2023 revealed that electricity consumption from the grid produced the highest amount of greenhouse gases, at 6,173.33 tons of CO2e or 53.15% of the university’s total emissions. This result is consistent with other government organizations and entities whose highest greenhouse gas producing activities are primarily from electricity use.
The carbon footprint per capita at the University of Phayao for the year 2022 was approximately 0.5206 tons of CO2e per person. This figure was calculated from total emissions of 11,614 tons of CO2e divided by a population of 22,310 people engaged in university activities.
Scope | Carbon Footprint organization (CFO) (tonCO2e) | Proportion relative to scope (scope 1, 2, and 3) |
Scope 1 | 3,243 | 27.92 |
Scope 2 | 6,174 | 53.16 |
Scope 3 | 2,197 | 18.92 |
total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) | 11,614 | 100.00 |
Possible solutions to reduce the carbon footprint per capita
From the assessment above, the activity that emitted the highest amount of greenhouse gases was electricity consumption (65.03%, including electricity generated from solar rooftop installations). In 2024, it is estimated that electricity consumption will continue to be the activity that emits the most greenhouse gases. Therefore, the following actions can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the University of Phayao:
1. Reduce electricity consumption by encouraging faculties, departments, and students to use electricity more efficiently through focused energy management policies.
2. Increase the use of clean energy by installing additional solar rooftops, for instance.
Not only will the above practices help reduce electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, but they will also help minimize fuel and energy costs. By following these actions, the University of Phayao will reach their goal of becoming a sustainable green university in the near future.
Additional evidence link:
https://www.up.ac.th/NewsRead.aspx?itemID=30061