Energy Consumption & Carbon Emission

Electricity Consumption Statistics

 

During 2024/25 academic year, Lingnan University experienced a 17.09% reduction in carbon emission (Scope 1 & 2) as compared to 2018/19 baseline year.

 

GHG emissions:

Scope 1 - Direct GHG emissions: 8.08 tCO2e
Scope 2 - Indirect GHG emissions: 5614.76 tCO2e
Scope 3 - Other indirect GHG emissions: 71.84 tCO2e
Total GHG emissions: 5694.68 tCO2e

 

Last update: April 2026

 

 

Energy Saving Measures

  • Use lighting sensors to control the lighting of outdoor areas of Main Campus
  • Post up signage to encourage the Lingnan community to use staircases
  • Adopt LED lighting
  • Participate in various energy saving activities
  • Optimize the provision of air conditioning services
  • The temperature of the central air-conditioning services is set at about 24°C during the following operating hours for office areas:
     

Day of Week

Services Hours

Summer (May – Oct)

Winter (Nov – Apr)

Monday – Friday

7:45 am – 7:45 pm

8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday

8:45 am – 1:15 pm

8:45 am – 1:15 pm

Sunday & Public Holiday

On request