Carbon Footprint Assessment of an Industrial Technical College in Misurata -Libya Using the GHG Protocol (Scope 1 & 2)
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Carbon footprint; Higher education institution; Scope 1 and 2 emissions; Energy consumption; Carbon management.Abstract
This study presents a comprehensive carbon footprint assessment of the Industrial Technical College in Libya, focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions. Activity data were collected for electricity consumption, diesel fuel use in backup generators, and gasoline use for college-owned vehicles, with annual totals for 2025 serving as the basis for calculations. Emissions were quantified using internationally recognized methodologies, including the GHG Protocol and IPCC guidelines.
The total annual carbon footprint was estimated at approximately 349.74 tCO₂e, with purchased electricity accounting for ~95% of the total, while diesel generators and institution-owned vehicles contributed minor fractions. Benchmarking against comparable international institutions confirmed that the emission pattern aligns with expected trends for technical colleges, despite the lower absolute totals due to smaller campus scale and limited operational intensity.
The study identifies electricity consumption as the primary emission hotspot and proposes targeted mitigation strategies, including renewable energy integration, energy efficiency improvements, and optimized transportation practices. The findings provide a robust baseline for institutional sustainability planning and emphasize the importance of carbon management in higher education settings, offering guidance for similar colleges and universities in Libya and other developing regions.
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