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Carbon Offsets Protocol for Co-Digestion Systems

Air & Climate
Energy
Waste
Fall
2011

The mission of the Duke Carbon Offsets Initiative (DCOI) is to help Duke University achieve its commitment to carbon neutrality by 2024. DCOI also seeks to effect environmental change at the local, state, regional and national levels. In pursuit of these goals, DCOI is interested in working with North Carolina swine farmers to develop carbon offset projects.

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Facilitating Local and Sustainable Food Procurement with Duke Dining

Food & Dining
Purchasing and Procurement
Fall
2009

The global food system is responsible for feeding billions of people each day. To accomplish this at the lowest cost, food is produced in a predominantly industrialized manner, causing significant environmental degradation and public health issues, and resulting in social and economic injustices throughout the world.

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Analysis of Converting Duke Police Fleet to Alternatively Powered Vehicles

Air & Climate
Investment & Finance
Transportation
Fall
2013

Despite contributing only a small portion of total campus greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), Duke University’s Police fleet serves as a visible platform for demonstrating progress toward the University’s commitment to be carbon neutral by 2024. However, before the fleet can be modernized, adequate vehicle replacements are needed.

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Forestry Carbon Financial Risk Analysis for DCOI

Air & Climate
Grounds and Landscaping
Fall
2010

In 2007, Duke University signed the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment, committing the University to develop an institutional plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2024. Achieving this goal will require Duke University to offset approximately 183,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) in 2024.

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Improving Energy and Water Efficiency in Duke Lab Buildings

Buildings
Campus Engagement
Energy
Water
Fall
2012

The Duke Occupational and Environmental Safety Office (OESO) supports the university-wide efforts to manage safety and environmental programs in education, healthcare delivery, medical teaching and research. While the organization focuses on health and safety issues, it also extends its reach to those projects that will further the institutionalization of sustainability at Duke University.