Your carbon footprint represents how much greenhouse gas your organisation produces through its activities. It is measured in equivalent tonnes of carbon dioxide, usually written as ‘tCO2e’.
Measuring your carbon footprint helps you understand where your emissions are coming from and how you might reduce them over time. It is the first step in developing a carbon reduction plan and working towards becoming net zero.
Your carbon footprint is usually broken down into three categories:
You cannot do any meaningful work to reduce your environmental impact if you don’t know what impact you’re having. A growing number of organisations have concluded that reducing their carbon footprint makes good business sense:
There are lots of organisations that can help you get started with measuring your carbon footprint.
We’d love to help. Our dedicated Business Sustainability Managers can advise you on where to start and point you to other resources and organisations that might be right for your business.
