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Common Sources of Federal Greenhouse Gas Emissions ~ NO ss SF, SCOPE SCOPE 2 SCOPE 1 Greenhouse gas 3 emissions resulting Greenhouse gas from Fie ee neraTon Greenhouse gas emissions from of electricity, heat, OF emissions from sources sources that are owned steam purchased by a not owned or directly or controlled by a Federal agency. controlled by a Federal Federal agency. agency but related to agency activities. Purchased electricity Purchased heating/cooling Transmission and distribution Vehicles and equipment ‘Durthased stasi losses from purchased electricity Stationary sources Business travel On-site landfills & Employee commuting wastewater treatment Contracted solid waste disposal Fugitive emissions Contracted wastewater treatment Figure 1.3. Common Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Federal Facilities as Called Out by Executive Order 13514. When that same building is moved toa location that is accessible via public transportation, bicycling, or walking, its total emissions decrease. The emissions from transportation are much less, and the relative amount from the building systems increases. When the building is designed and maintained as a green building with improved energy and water performance, the total emissions fall to 3,233 T, or 4.6 T per person. This example demonstrates the important link between buildings and land use and the need to address both to achieve meaningful reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. z Q 7 Oo wW uw 9