The University of Vermont has set ambitious goals to reach carbon neutrality by 2030 in the Comprehensive Sustainability Plan. The annual greenhouse gas inventory tracks progress towards these goals, shows emissions trends over time, and complies with UVM's Carbon Commitment to Second Nature.
Inventory Overview
The Office of Sustainability oversees the annual greenhouse gas inventory, which is completed on the fiscal year cycle. The inventory process represents collaboration with many stakeholders across campus to ensure accurate data collection and analysis. Once all relevant data is collected, our emissions are calculated utilizing SIMAP, a powerful tool developed by our peers at the University of New Hampshire. UVM's annual emissions are reported through the SIMAP public reporting tool as part of our commitment to the Second Nature Climate Leadership Network.