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Blind Spots in Campus Carbon Accounting: How Universities Are Miscounting Their Environmental Impact

Blind Spots in Campus Carbon Accounting: How Universities Are Miscounting Their Environmental Impact

Most universities publicly celebrate their sustainability milestones, but a growing body of evidence suggests that institutional carbon accounting frameworks routinely undercount actual emissions by ignoring the full scope of indirect impacts. From supply chains to faculty air travel, the methodological gaps are substantial—and addressing them demands a more scientifically rigorous approach than current reporting standards require.