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According to the GHG Protocol methodology, emissions are classified into three scopes:
- Scope 1: Direct emissions associated with purchased electricity consumption.
- Scope 2: Indirect emissions associated with purchased electricity consumption.
- Scope 3: Indirect emissions from other activities, such as travel, transportation of goods, and waste management.
This report details the classification of travel, water consumption, and energy use at the Madrid and Valencia campuses according to these scopes and calculates the associated carbon footprint.
Summary of Evaluated Activities
Madrid Campus
Valencia Campus
- Student Travel: To and from Chicago, Seoul and Munich by airplane.
- Employee Travel: To and From Madrid-Valencia train travel. Domestic and international flights and trains for education fairs.
- Water Consumption: 4,550 litres daily and 1.183 m³ annually.
- Energy Consumption: 80 – 110 kWh daily and 20,800 – 28,600 kWh annually
- Student Travel: To and from Paris by airplane.
- Employee Travel: To and From Madrid-Valencia train travel. Domestic and international flights and trans for education fairs.
- Water Consumption: 5,750 litres daily and 1,495 m³ annually.
- Energy Consumption: 174 – 239 kWh daily and 45,240 – 62,140 kWh annually
Classification by Scope
The carbon footprint of ESBS (European Sport Business School) for the 2023-24 period was calculated in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, one of the most internationally recognized frameworks for quantifuing and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
This standard categorizes emissions into three main groups:
- Scope 1: Direct emissions
- Scope 2: Indirect emissions from energy consumption
- Scope 3: Indirect emissions from complementary activities such as mobility and resource consumption.
For ESBS, no Scope 1 emissions were recorded, as our operations do not include vehicles or equipment that consume fossil fuels.
Regarding Scope 2, indirect emissions generated by electricity consumption amounted to 20.73 tons of CO₂e during the evaluated period. This figure reflects the energy impact of our operations at the Madrid and Valencia campuses.
Scope 3, which represents indirect emissions from mobility and resource consumption, is broken down into two main areas:
- Travel-related emissions (academic, work-related, and commuting trips) accounted for 88.75 tons of CO₂e, making up the majority of our total emissions.
- Water consumption emissions at the campuses, with an average of 200 students and 15 employees, contributed 0.37 tons of CO₂e.
In total, ESBS emissions for 2023-24 reached 109.85 tons of CO₂e, emphasizing the need for additional measures to reduce our environmental impact.
Carbon Footprint Calculation Madrid & Valencia Campuses
| Scope | Description | Total Emissions
(t CO₂e) |
| Scope 1: Direct emissions | Direct emissions generated by fuel consumption in own facilities (if applicable) | 0 |
| Scope 2: Indirect emissions (electricity) | Indirect emissions from electricity consumption | 20.73 |
| Scope 3: Indirect emissions (academic travel, work, and commuting) | Indirect emissions from transportation (work trips, students, employees, etc.) | 88.75 |
| Scope 3: Water consumption (campus with 200 students and 15 employees) | Indirect emissions from water consumption on campus | 0.37 |
| TOTAL Emissions | 109.85 | |
Waste Generation – Madrid & Valencia Campuses
| Campus | Daily Waste Generation (kg) | Annual Waste Generation (kg, 260 days) | Paper and Cardboard (25-30%) (kg) | Packaging (30-40%) (kg) | Residual Waste (30-40%) (kg) |
| Madrid | 60 | 15,600 | 15 – 18 | 18 – 24 | 18 – 24 |
| Valencia | 65 | 16,900 | 16.5 – 19.5 | 19.5 – 26 | 19.5 – 26 |
Findings and Recommendations
Impact by Scope:
- Most emissions come from Scope 3, primarily due to international and domestic air travel and water consumption.
- Scope 2 includes indirect emissions from electricity consumptiona nd train travel.
Reforestation with Volunteers
Environmental Education and Sustainability Workshops
Sustainable Mobility Initiatives
Promotion of Virtual Events
- Organize reforestation events with students and employees in collaboration with local organizations.
- Each event could help offset part of the generated emissions.
- Integrate mandatory sustainability workshops to raise awareness among students about responsible travel practices.
- Explore partnerships with railway operators to offer discounts on electric train travel for domestic trips.
- While international travel is essential, encouraging virtual meetings for secondary events could help overall impact.
Mentoring & Reporting
- Implement a digital emissions tracking system where all travel and emission generating activities are recorded.
- Publish annual carbon footprint reports to promote transparency and environmental commitment.
ESBS Climate Policy
We’re committed to making sports management engines of change, promoting environmentally friendly practices and raising awareness about climate challenges among our students and collaborators.
