Carbon Footprint AnalysisConcepts, Methods, Implementation, and Case Studies By Matthew John Franchetti

Table of Contents

WHY CARBON FOOTPRINT ANALYSIS AND REDUCTION?
Definitions of Carbon Footprint Analysis and Related Concepts
Introduction
Carbon Footprint Analysis
Greenhouse Gases
Global Warming, Climate Change, and Global Change
Life Cycle Assessment and Embedded Carbon
Other Footprints: Water, Nitrogen, Ecological Footprints
Pollution Prevention
Sustainability and the Triple Bottom Line
Acronyms
Units
References

Benefits of Energy and Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Minimization
Introduction
Environmental Benefits
Economic Benefits
Corporate Image Benefits
Personal and Social Benefits
References

Environmental Laws and Regulations
Introduction
The U.S. Clean Air Act
The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990
Energy Policy Act of 2005
American Clean Energy and Security Act
Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule
Kyoto Protocol
References

CARBON FOOTPRINT ANALYSIS METHODS
Standards for Carbon Footprint Analysis
Introduction
Product-Based Standards
Activity-Based Standards
Iterative Carbon Management Steps
References

GHG Protocol
Introduction
GHG Protocol Overview
The GHG Protocol’s Overarching Principles
Greenhouse Gases
Boundary Setting
Organizational Boundary Setting
Operational Boundary Setting
Temporal Boundary Setting
References

Metrics and Performance Measurement for Carbon Footprint Analyses
Introduction
Greenhouse Gas Emission Measurement
Business and Financial Measurement
Customer and Stakeholder Satisfaction Measurements
Reference

Energy and Greenhouse Gas Calculators Available on the Internet
Overview of Calculators and Comparisons
American Forests
Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Clearwater
The Conservation Fund
Green Mountain Energy
TerraPass
The U.S. Department of Energy—Home Energy Saver
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)

Carbon Footprints of Some Entities
Introduction
Carbon Footprint of Persons, Organizations, and Nations
Embedded Carbon of Products
References

SYSTEMS APPROACH TO PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
Introduction: The System Approach to Carbon Footprint and Energy Reduction
The Six Sigma Systems Approach for Deployment
Introduction
Define Stage
Measure
Analyze
Improve
Control
Summary
References

Deployment Alternatives
Introduction
Choosing a Waste Minimization Provider or Partner
Essential Elements of the Deployment Plan

Creating a Successful Project Launch
Introduction
Executive Leadership
Strategic Goals
Resources
Metrics
Culture
Communications
Lessons Learned
Summary
Reference

The General Approach to Greenhouse Gas and Energy Analyses
Introduction to the Systems Approach Framework
Establish the Team and Define the Project (Step 1)
Existing Records Review (Step 2)
Process Mapping and Production Analysis (Step 3)
On-Site Data Collection (Step 4)
Data Analysis (Step 5)
Identify Minimization Opportunities (Step 6)
Determine, Evaluate, and Select Alternatives (Step 7)
Documentation and the Deployment Plan (Step 8)
Implementation and Execution (Step 9)
Validate the Program versus Goals (Step 10)
Monitor and Continually Improve Performance (Step 11)

Employee Training
Introduction
Strategy
Agendas for Training

CASE STUDIES
Higher Education Carbon Management
Organizations and Programs That Encourage and Support Carbon Footprint Analysis and Management
Case Study of the University of Toledo
References

Energy Analysis and Minimization in Manufacturing
Introduction
Methodology
Data Analysis
Cost Savings Opportunities/Recommendations
Recommendations and Summary

Energy Analysis and Minimization in Health Care
Introduction and Background
Methodology
Lighting Results
Lighting Recommendations
Economic Analysis of Lighting Recommendations
Environmental Impact
Other Areas for Energy Reduction
References

Energy Analysis in Minimization in Construction and Manufacturing
Background
Methodology
Data Analysis
Cost-Saving Opportunities
Recommendations and Summary
Index