Carbon Emission Process

Shoolini University has a proven process for carbon management and reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the campus. Shoolini University monitors its GHG emissions and electricity consumption according to GHG emissions protocol. The calculations are made for direct emissions of CO2, CH4 and N2O emissions from the combustion of fuel in boilers, furnaces and other stationary combustion equipment (Scope-1 emissions) and indirect emissions through electricity consumption (Scope-2 emissions). The emission factors used are according to the IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories as well as issued by Central Electricity Authority Guidelines.

Initiatives taken for reduction in carbon emissions Shoolini University has a 400kWp grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant in operation within the campus which generated 1001 kWh (units) of electricity per day in 2023 which reduces the CO2 emission by 298 tons/year. Additionally, solar water heating systems of capacity of 38000 litres per day have been installed in the University campus which is also contributing to CO2 emission reduction.

A concentrated solar powered community cooking system with a capacity of 500 persons is running successfully in the campus. This system has the capacity to replace about 03 no. of conventional LPG cylinders per day. Additionally, the university introduced three Electric carts (Battery operated) in the campus for local transportation and university has restricted all other conventional petroleum/diesel-based mode of transportation inside the campus. To walk on foot inside the University campuses is being encouraged. This initiative has resulted in the reductions in CO2 emissions in the university campus to make it green campus.