The Essential Guide to Calculating a Business Carbon Footprint

In today's world, businesses like yours face increasing pressure from customers, suppliers, and governments to conduct their operations sustainably.Understanding your carbon footprint is one of the first steps on your sustainability journey. However, this process is often seen as one of the most difficult, because it is technical and requires a good understanding of the science behind Green House Gas (GHG) accounting.

I spent over four years helping businesses in diverse industries calculate their carbon footprints as an internal project manager. In my experience, I learned a crucial lesson:

"Whether working with a consultant, using a software tool, or managing the process entirely in-house, having someone in your company with a thorough understanding of carbon accounting will likely define the project’s success."

You might be asking yourself:

  • Where do I start?

  • GHG, CO₂e? What do these acronyms mean?

  • What data do I need, and where do I find it?

  • What are emission factors?

  • What if I don’t have all the data? Can I still calculate it?

If any of these questions sound familiar, you’re in the right place to find some answers!

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