Calculating a carbon footprint including your organisation’s main emissions sources is relatively simple. We can help you to do this using our business carbon footprint calculator.

Step 1: Defining boundaries

We will help you to define your:

• Organizational boundaries- what parts of your organisation to include
• Operational boundaries- All scope 1 and scope 2 emissions should be included, but the organisation can choose which scope 3 emissions to include.

When choosing a boundary we will take account of how your organisation works, other reporting periods, legislative requirements, and the practicalities of data collection.

Step 2: Data collection

• gas and electricity - meter readings or bills (kWh)
• other fuels – usage in litres, kWh, MJ, litres
• transport - usage by fuel type (if this is not possible estimate it based on the mileage of the vehicles and fuel economy assumptions)

Step 3: Improve efficiency and reduce carbon

Once you have calculated you organisation’s carbon footprint – the next step is to identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

We are able to implement all the energy-saving Technologies and staff behavior Change programmes to help you cut carbon and reduce costs.

If you are making year on year carbon reductions, we can help you certify and communicate the success of your organisation with the Carbon Trust Standard.

Benefits

• A much improved understanding of where Carbon is generated in your operations and down the supply chain
• The ability to spot where significant savings can be made
• Know what you need to do to meet legislative requirements, e.g. ahead of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC)

Next Steps

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