Why Carbon Footprint?

Global warming and climate change are two extremely important topics on which the world is trying to find a solution to.  Globally governments are trying to introducing programs such as carbon taxes and emissions trading. Many countries have already implemented regulations on cutting GHG emissions and increase energy efficiency.  In this context, it is extremely important for companies to understand and manage their GHG risks to ensure long-term success in a competitive business environment and be prepared for national and international climate change regulations.

GHG Protocol

GHG Protocol’s greenhouse gas accounting standards are the most widely used standard across the globe.  Most of the Fortune 500 companies reporting to the CDP use GHG Protocol’s guidelines and standards.

Scopes

The emissions are classified into scopes based on an entity's organizational and operational boundaries.

• Scope 1 emissions (direct emissions) are emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the organization. This may include say emissions from coal consumed in a boiler at the company’s factory;
• Scope 2 emissions (indirect emissions) are emissions from purchased electricity, heat, steam or cooling consumed by the company, but generated elsewhere.  For e.g, if a company purchases electricity from the grid, emissions associated with the generation of that electricity will fall in this category;
• Scope 3 emissions (other indirect emissions) are emissions that occur as a consequence of the operations of the organization but are not directly owned or controlled by that organization. For example, emissions from the supply chain.

Our Services

We work with our clients by providing them a tailor-made approach on emission scoping,  data collection and assessment.  You will get:

• An experienced carbon footprint consultant
• Assistance with data collection and calculations
• Organisation and process level carbon footprint
• Recommendation on next steps
• Strategy on reduction in carbon footprint