Carbon Footprint Reduction Measures for a Higher Educational Institution: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Pandemic
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Issued Date
2024-01-01
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eISSN
22839216
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2-s2.0-85207347605
Journal Title
Chemical Engineering Transactions
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111
Start Page
667
End Page
672
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SCOPUS
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Chemical Engineering Transactions Vol.111 (2024) , 667-672
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Prasara-A J., Bridhikitti A., Srinon M., Thuayjan T., Ragsasilp A., Silalertruksa T. Carbon Footprint Reduction Measures for a Higher Educational Institution: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Pandemic. Chemical Engineering Transactions Vol.111 (2024) , 667-672. 672. doi:10.3303/CET24111112 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/101849
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Carbon Footprint Reduction Measures for a Higher Educational Institution: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Pandemic
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Abstract
Carbon Footprint of Organization (CFO) is a vital tool for helping promote higher education institutions towards green university and carbon neutrality. This study assessed the carbon footprint of a faculty at a large university located in north-eastern Thailand. The goal of this study was to estimate carbon footprints from 2015 to 2021 and to see how the COVID-19 pandemic affects carbon footprints in order to find greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction measures for the post-COVID-19 period. It was found that, before the pandemic, electricity use was the most significant GHG emissions-contributing activity. During the COVID-19 period, students' commute reduction causes a substantial decrease in carbon footprint. After the pandemic, the institutions should prioritize measures to reduce electricity consumption, further expand online learning opportunities, encourage telecommuting for staff, and optimize transportation logistics to minimize GHGs.