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May 13, 2011
Los Angeles, CA, USA
WPCI Carbon Footprint Theme Releases Carbon Calculator
As a follow-up to the Carbon Footprinting for Ports Guidance Document, released June 2010, the Carbon Footprinting theme of the WPCI has released an interactive carbon calculator for Port municipal sources. This calculator allows ports to estimate their carbon footprint by entering annual fuel and electricity consumption by source. The calculator also has a feature that allows ports to explore greenhouse gas emission reductions that would be gained through the use of alternative energy sources. This calculator focuses on sources that are directly controlled by the port, commonly known as Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (direct electrical purchases) emissions.
Feedback on this calculator tool is encouraged and will be used to refine and develop the tool for additional applications, including potential Scope 3 (tenant) emissions. Please send questions and/or comments to Lisa Wunder at the Port of Los Angeles, lwunder@portla.org.
