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Greenhouse Gas emissions are broken down by ‘scope’. Scope 1 - emissions generated by the UW on campus (e.g. burning natural gas for heating). Scope 2 - emissions produced by generating electricity purchased by the UW (we purchase most of our electricity from Seattle City Light, which is carbon neutral). Scope 3 - emissions produced off campus in support of UW work (commuting & professional travel). Our goal for total emissions is a 15% reduction from 2005 levels by 2020 and a 36% reduction by 2035 (Climate Action Plan).

Scope 1 - emissions generated by the UW on campus (e.g. burning natural gas for heating).

Scope 2 - emissions produced by generating electricity purchased by the UW (we purchase most of our electricity from Seattle City Light, which is carbon neutral).

Scope 3 - emissions produced off campus in support of UW work.