The environmental management report for Tohoku University in 2007 provides statistics on the university's energy use, CO2 emissions, waste management, and environmental education programs. Some key findings include: - Total energy usage in 2007 was 17,808 kl of oil equivalent, a slight increase from the previous year. Most energy came from electricity and gas. - Total CO2 emissions in 2007 were approximately 113,637 tons, with 80% from electricity use. Emissions have been steadily increasing each year. - Waste production in 2007 was 315.7 tons, with paper waste as the largest component. The recycling rate was around 46%. - The university offers environmental education programs for students and holds events to raise awareness of

1. Environmental Management Report 2007, Tohoku University

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8,295
2,029
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17,808
3,284
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19. 1,200 2.4 0.8
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1,000 2.0
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800 1.6
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600 1.2 0.4
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400 0.8
0.2
200 0.4
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2003 2004 2005 2006
600 30
500 25
400 20
300 15
200 10
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2003 2004 2005 2006

20. 223,479m 3
(18%)
1,210,239m3
986,760m 3
(82%)
1,200 2.4 500 0.5
1,000 2.0
400 0.4
800 1.6
300 0.3
600 1.2
200 0.2
400 0.8
100 0.1
200 0.4
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2003 2004 2005 2006 2003 2004 2005 2006
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15%
113,637t-CO2
80%

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2003 2004 2005 2006

22. 1,400 2.1
1,200 1.8
1,000 1.5
800 1.2
600 0.9
400 0.6
200 0.3
0 0
2003 2004 2005 2006
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28. 1,200 30
1,000 25
800 20
600 15
400 10
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2003 2004 2005 2006
122.4t
(39%) 146.3t
(46%)
315.7t
47.0t
(15%)

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60 60
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2003 2004 2005 2006

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58. 3 (1%) 90 (17%)
116 (22%)
5 (1%)
519 39 (8%)
44 (8%)
40 (8%)
182 (35%)