Support in Conducting Your Carbon Footprint Assessment & Developing Your Transition Plan

In Europe, while there is no universal legal requirement for all companies to conduct a carbon footprint assessment, certain regulations encourage or mandate GHG emissions reporting, particularly for larger organizations.

1. EU Directives: Frameworks like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) require some companies to disclose their environmental impacts, including emissions.

2. National Regulations: Many EU member states have specific laws promoting carbon footprint assessments, especially for larger firms.

3. Market Expectations: Increasingly, companies undertake these assessments voluntarily to enhance their sustainability credentials and meet stakeholder demands.

Overall, while it may not be mandatory for all, assessing your carbon footprint is becoming essential for compliance and business strategy. Contact us for more details.

In carbon footprint assessments, emissions are categorized into three scopes, as defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Here’s a brief overview of each scope:

1. Scope 1: Direct Emissions

These are emissions that occur from sources owned or controlled by the company. Examples include:

• Emissions from combustion in company-owned or controlled boilers, furnaces, vehicles, etc.
• Process emissions from chemical production.
• Fugitive emissions from leaks in equipment.

2. Scope 2: Indirect Emissions from Energy

These are emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the company. They occur at the facility where the energy is produced, not at the company's facilities. Examples include:

• Emissions from the production of electricity that a company purchases for its operations.

3. Scope 3: Other Indirect Emissions

These include all other indirect emissions that occur in the company’s value chain, both upstream and downstream. Scope 3 emissions are often the largest share of a company’s carbon footprint. Examples include:

• Emissions from the production of purchased goods and services.
• Transportation and distribution of products (both upstream and downstream).
• Waste disposal.
• Employee commuting and business travel.

Understanding these scopes helps companies identify and manage their emissions more effectively. If you need more detailed information or examples, feel free to ask!

At ClimateSeed, our deep expertise and strong relationships with clients have shown us that many companies continue to face challenges in keeping pace with the latest advancements in GHG accounting methodologies. One of the key challenges they face is determining which methodology is most appropriate for their specific situation, considering factors such as market, industry, and geographic location. To address this, we’ve created an article to clarify the main differences between various GHG accounting methodologies.

Feel free to contact us to learn more about how we can support you.

At ClimateSeed, we understand that each company has unique needs and challenges. That’s why the support from our experts is flexible and specifically tailored to your requirements. Whether it’s developing a data collection strategy, verifying data validity, or presenting results to your stakeholders, our consultants are here to assist you at every step of the process.

Feel free to contact us to learn more about how we can support you.