CO2-Balance
Greenhouse gas balance (GHG): Balance 2022
| Heat consumption | 2,960 tCO2e/a |
| Electricity consumption | 960 tCO2e/a |
| Procurement | 1,406 tCO2e/a |
| Supply and disposal (water, waste water, waste...) | 413 tCO2e/a |
The GHG balance (greenhouse gas balance) of Osnabrück University was calculated in accordance with the GHG Protocol (Greenhouse Gas Protocol). It is made up of three parts, which simultaneously determine the system boundaries.
Scope 1: Direct generation of GHG - here through the operation of gas heating systems and the use of own vehicles powered by fossil fuels
Scope 2: Indirect generation of GHGs, primarily through externally generated and internally consumed electricity energy
Scope 3: This part of the protocol accounts for further indirect emissions from procurement, business travel, water/wastewater and waste.
In addition: Commuter mobility and land use are reported as additional items.
The detailed greenhouse gas balance sheet for 2022 can be found in the climate protection concept.
In the COUNTS project of the Sustainability Network of Lower Saxony's Universities (HochNiNa), the GHG balance sheet is being further modified.
Detailed calculations for the individual items, all information on the calculation method and the selected system boundaries can be found in the climate protection concept or on request from the Environmental Coordinator.
There you will also find information on commuter mobility and land use assessment.
Water consumption 38,562 m3 for 2022
| Westerberg laboratories | 35 % |
| Building Rest | 29 % |
| Botanical garden | 18 % |
| Sports center | 18 % |
CO2 balance for business trips at the UOS (2022)
CO2 for business trips in 2022, of which
- Flights: 633 tons (329 trips)
- Rail: 32 tons
- Passenger car: 39 tons (267,000 km)
- Company car: approx. 13 tons (93,500 km)