McGill University is actively addressing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions challenge, primarily driven by building energy consumption, notably natural gas for heating across its campuses. Alongside this, significant emissions also arise from air travel, daily commuting, and the University’s vehicle fleet.
The downtown campus, due to its extensive building infrastructure and high concentration of energy-intensive research labs, accounts for 90% of McGill’s total energy emissions.
As part of McGill’s Climate and Sustainability Strategy 2020 – 2025, a pivotal goal is achieving carbon neutrality by 2040. This ambitious target aims for net-zero GHG emissions through strategic actions, including initiatives led by Facilities Management and Ancillary Services (FMAS).
Recent assessments show progress, with a 23% reduction in GHG emissions compared to 2015 levels by 2020. Notably, natural gas consumption in buildings decreased by 9% in 2020 from the previous year, attributed to factors like smart energy grids, warmer weather, and reduced campus activity during the pandemic.
Since 2002-2003, McGill has successfully reduced building-related GHG emissions by 34%, underscoring significant advancements towards its sustainability objectives.
Source: Energy | Facilities Management and Ancillary Services - McGill University
Our Organization is in need of ..
Natural gas molecule contract for McGill University. Total annual volume purchased is approximately 500,000 GJ.
The term of the contract will be thirty-six (36) months from the effective date. The contract may be extended for up to two (2) twelve (12) month periods, for a maximum term of sixty (60) months, at McGill University's sole discretion.
Outline:
| Type | Goods |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Projected Start Date | 2024 - 2026 |
| Category | Natural Gas |
| Description | Natural gas molecule contract for McGill University. Total annual volume purchased is approximately 500,000 GJ. |
| Unit / Faculty | Energy & Utility |
| Contact | map.procurement [at] mcgill.ca |
Please read the following information carefully :
Sustainable Procurement
The businesses with which the University will contract with in the course of this project will have respect the McGill Supplier Code of Conduct.
Other requirements may apply, such as (for example): the quantification and limiting of GHG emissions over the contract or asset lifecycle, sustainable construction/product certifications, involvement of indigenous businesses or of social economy businesses, design for circularity, and so on.
Notice :Information in this document is not to be interpreted as a commitment to conduct any solicitation in any particular market (or to fulfill any particular need) within any timeframe. This document is based on preliminary assessments which may be modified and needs may consequently be increased, partially fulfilled or cancelled. The needs of the client units may fluctuate according to their capabilities and priorities. Moreover, this acquisition plan is subject to various risk factors that have an influence on the operations of McGill University, such as available revenue, inflation, changes in: provincial and federal policies, technologies, human resources, social movements and trends, demographic aspects of the student population and the academic personnel. |