9,000
Emissions (Metric Tons CO2)
8,000
7,000
6,000
Electricity
5,000
Fleet Vehicles
4,000
Natural Gas
3,000
2,000
1,000
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Scope 1 Scope 2
G4-EN15
G4-EN16
The graph shows TRC’s overall Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which includes
direct and indirect emissions associated with our building operations as well as
direct emissions from our fleet vehicles. Our total combined CO2 emissions were
11,117 metric tons (MT) in FY14, with 2,726 resulting from operation of our fleet
vehicles and 561 MT from natural gas combustion at our office locations. The remaining 7,830 MT of our emissions are associated with electricity consumption.
Where available, actual utility data was used to calculate GHG emissions associated with our offices. For the remaining locations we used a calculation methodology similar to what was used in our energy footprint, with additional factors
applied to apportion our total energy usage into electricity and heating purposes.
Standard emission factors published by the EPA were then used to calculate GHG
emissions resulting from these sources. Emissions from our fleet vehicles are
based on gallons of fuel consumed during FY14.
Although we do not currently track Scope 3 GHG emissions from sources such as
personal vehicle travel, airfare, rental vehicles, or other similar sources, we have
implemented measures to promote reductions in Scope 3 emissions. We encourage employees to use public transportation where possible and effective, and
have offered reimbursement for public transportation fees in select locations. We
look to minimize overall employee commutes when selecting new office locations, and when feasible, site our offices near public transportation and efficient
community routes. We also allow employees to have flexible work arrangements
where appropriate, such as working from home and telecommuting.
REDUCING OUR FOOTPRINT
TRC fosters and promotes an atmosphere where employees are conscious of the
environmental impact of their daily decisions. Below are some initiatives that
employees can take to support TRC’s overall goals:
• Reducing material consumption by promoting electronic invoicing,
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recordkeeping, and project deliverables
Partnership for print r cartridge, toner, and small electronics recycling.
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Partnership for providing filtered water coolers
Recycling paper, cardboard, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs (see Recycling
section
Purchasing environmentally preferable or EnergyStar certified products
Replacing existing lighting with more efficient systems (see Energy section)
Promoting low energy hibernation mode for idle electronic equipment
Telecommuting or virtual meetings
Installation of water-efficient toilets
The way we manage our office space and daily activities have direct correlations
to our environmental and energy footprint. TRC has hired a national architect to
focus on efficient layout of offices to optimize work space. We expect that more
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