- Carbon Commitment
- Race to Zero
- 21% reduction of Total Carbon by 2020 relative to 2008
- 39% reduction of Total Carbon by 2025 relative to 2008
- 52% reduction of Total Carbon by 2030 relative to 2008
- 100% reduction of Purchased Electricity Carbon by 2050 relative to 2008
- 100% reduction of Stationary Fuels Carbon by 2050 relative to 2008
- Scopes 1 and 2: -71%
- Scope 3: -27%
- Gross emissions: -58%
- Net emissions: -58%
As of FY24, Carleton College has reduced 71% of its Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 28% of its Scope 3 emissions. This includes major operational investment in district geothermal. In addition to continuing to invest in operational decarbonization. We plan to take on new Scope 3 emissions and expand our work beyond a focus on campus operations. We will support new commitment through a Sustainable Futures fund that engages students in mitigation, adaptation, and justice projects on and beyond campus, preparing our graduates for their work and lives beyond graduation.
