Estimation of Above Ground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration in a Philippine University

Ray Noel M. Delda; Dan William C. Martinez; Rommel Glenn S. Mendova; Gil G. Cruz Jr

doi:10.55927/melas.v2i1.13829

Authors

Ray Noel M. Delda Bataan Peninsula State University,
Dan William C. Martinez Bataan Peninsula State University
Rommel Glenn S. Mendova Bataan Peninsula State University
Gil G. Cruz Jr Bataan Peninsula State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/melas.v2i1.13829

Keywords:

Carbon Sequestration, Environmental Preservation, Climate Change

Abstract

In order to lessen the consequences of its carbon dioxide emissions during operations, this study attempts to evaluate the carbon sequestration capacity of trees at Bataan Peninsula State University-Main Campus using statistical and allometric equations. The university's trees were located, geotagged, and measured. The observations were converted into measurable above-ground biomass estimations using allometric formulae. The statistical linkages observed in tropical rainforests were used to construct future estimates. According to calculations, trees on university property emit between 327.67 and 680.533 tons of CO2. Furthermore, even the most optimistic projections indicate that the potential for sequestration in the ensuing 10 years was 1 metric ton annually. In comparison, prior to the pandemic, the university's total carbon emissions were 269.57 tons of CO2. Consequently, even if theIf the university's operating emissions didn't rise during the following ten years, only 1% of the carbon would be sequestered. To become a carbon-neutral institution, measures must be taken to increase carbon sequestration or decrease emissions. These initiatives include comprehensive and methodical solutions to energy usage, such as the installation of energy-assessment appliances, the transition to renewable energy, energy-use legislation, and alternate modes of transportation including promoting the use of ZEVs and active transportation

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