Ground Transportation
REDUCTION GOAL: By 2012, reduce net emissions from ground transportation to no more than 11,500 t CO2e
| FY07 | FY08 | FY09 | FY10 | FY12 Target |
| 11,500 | ||||
Goal Overview
In FY08, emissions from agriculture contributed almost 2,400 t CO2e. These emissions mainly resulted from the digestive processes of livestock and the fertilization of crops with synthetic fertilizers. Emissions from this category have increased by 26% since 2004, the oldest year with intact data. Some of this increase represents actual growth, while some is a result of improved data collection.
Progress Summary
| Strategy | Implementation Period | FY10 Progress | Estimated FY10 Reduction |
| 1: Encourage alternative modes of transportation/commute (reduce the number of vehicle miles driven) | |||
| 2: Minimize climate impact of ground transportation when driving | |||
| 3: Offset remaining emissions from ground transportation |
For more detail, please see OSU Climate Plan pages 28-29.