Carbon emission reporting revolves around different scopes of impact. Traditionally, organisations who are disclosing their emissions have homed in on Scope 1 and Scope 2 – direct emissions and indirect emissions from purchased electricity heat and steam- with an increasing number now extending their reporting to include indirect Scope 3. More recently, a previously lesser-known … Read More
Carbon Footprinting 101
The framework of scopes for reporting carbon emissions
There is scientific consensus that our planet is warming as a result of human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere. There is a global call to reduce emissions, as well as mitigate and adapt to the impacts associated with climate change. This call has been answered initially by the Paris Agreement, which in … Read More
Accounting for indirect travel emissions
Travel results in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into our atmosphere. Given the collective global goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, it is crucial that emissions are calculated, reported, and mitigated. This article discusses some of the key considerations around measuring and reporting indirect travel emissions. Post COVID, travel restrictions have eased, and many … Read More
The Carbon Maturation Cycle
What a peculiar phrase “the carbon maturation cycle” might be! However, over the past ten years, we at Carbon Calculated have watched a number of leading companies begin their carbon-reporting journey with tentative steps and, over time, gain meaningful information that provides input into their wider business strategy. A typical carbon journey often contains the … Read More
The business case for a carbon footprint
Carbon Calculated is frequently challenged with convincing executives of the business value of a carbon footprint. While many are aware of the positive environmental implications of emissions management, few seem to fully understand that this makes business sense too. With this in mind, here are our Top 5 business reasons to consider a carbon footprint. … Read More
What is needed to extract value from sustainability data?
Do you know the true value of data and what it holds in optimising efficiencies within your business? In this blog post, we will explore some of the key skills required by data managers to maximise the opportunities for business with a focus on those managing the carbon footprint process. If used effectively, data has … Read More