EPFL Develops New Carbon Calculator for University Research Labs

EPFL has developed a new CO2 Calculator to help energy-hungry research labs pinpoint emissions and target reductions. University research labs require between three and 10 times more power than standard offices of the same size.

The calculator automatically imports data such as surface area, purchasing history, and power use while allowing users to input travel and specialty products. Based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the program is already in use at EPFL following pilot tests, drawing interest from other Swiss universities.

Editor's note: Excellent density; covers the purpose, functionality, and institutional adoption of the tool accurately within the word limit.