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Measure and Reduce a
Business Carbon Footprint

For businesses who care about the environment, and want to do something about it. ​

Assess, Report, Improve & Certify... to Power Growth

Carbon Footprint Checklist - Maturity Level 1

It’s no secret that we need to start taking steps to reduce our carbon footprints, but it can be hard to know where to start.

According to the World Bank, businesses account for 60-80% of global greenhouse gas emissions. If we’re going to make a real impact on climate change, it’s going to take everyone working together.

The Carbon Footprint Checklist is designed specifically for businesses and provides an easy-to-follow framework for understanding the factors that contribute to your carbon footprint. Our library of resources and materials will help you get started immediately and our continuous improvement metric encourages users to keep returning and making progress.

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How it Works

ALL PROGRAMS include access to a digital library of amazing tools & resources

This Program Includes

  • 10 Components
  • FREE Smart Self Assessment
  • FREE Risk Report: High-Med-Low
  • Action Management Module
  • Digital Library of Resources
  • 24/7 Access: Mobile & TV

Optional: Program Review & Certificate of Assessment​

Program Modules

1. Vehicles

The impact that your use of cars, trucks, and other forms of transportation has on the environment, particularly in terms of carbon dioxide emissions. Assess this aspect to understand and reduce your environmental impact. This might involve using more fuel-efficient vehicles, adopting electric vehicles, or optimising delivery routes to reduce travel.

2. Electricity

Looking at how the electricity you use contributes to your overall carbon emissions. This is important because generating electricity often involves burning fossil fuels, which releases carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas. Assess your electricity use to find ways to reduce your carbon footprint, like using energy more efficiently, switching to renewable energy sources, or investing in energy-saving technologies.

3. Gas

Evaluating the impact of using natural gas, typically for heating and other energy needs, on your overall carbon emissions. Burning gas releases carbon dioxide, contributing to your carbon footprint. Assessing gas usage helps you identify how much you are contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and find ways to reduce it, like improving insulation to reduce heating needs or switching to cleaner energy sources.

4. Waste

Looking at how the waste you produce, like garbage, unused materials, and by-products, contributes to your overall carbon emissions. When waste is not managed properly, it can end up in landfills where it decomposes and releases greenhouse gases like methane. Assessing waste helps you understand this impact and find ways to reduce it, such as by recycling, reusing materials, or reducing the amount of waste you produce in the first place.

5. Water

While water itself doesn't emit carbon, the processes involved in treating, heating, and transporting water can be energy-intensive and contribute to carbon emissions. Assessing water usage helps you understand this indirect impact on your carbon footprint. You can then explore ways to reduce it, such as by using water more efficiently, implementing water-saving technologies, or recycling water.

6. Paper

The production, transportation, and disposal of paper involve energy consumption and can lead to greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a business's carbon footprint. Assessing paper use helps you understand and potentially reduce this impact. Strategies like using recycled paper, reducing paper usage by digitizing documents, and recycling more effectively can lower the amount of carbon emissions linked to paper.

7. Food and Drink

Looking at how the food and beverages you produce, sell, or consume contribute to your carbon emissions. This includes considering the entire lifecycle of these products - from production and transportation to storage and waste. For example, some foods have a higher carbon footprint due to the resources needed to grow and transport them. Assess this to find ways to reduce emissions, like sourcing locally, choosing more sustainable food options, or reducing food waste.

8. Air Travel

Evaluating the impact of your flights on carbon emissions. Air travel is a significant source of carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas. Assess your air travel to understand how much you are contributing to climate change through these emissions. You can then look for ways to reduce this impact, such as choosing video conferencing over travel, opting for fewer and more efficient trips, or using airlines with better environmental practices.

9. Public Transport

Considering the environmental impact of using buses, trains, and other public transportation systems for employee commutes and business travel. Using public transport typically results in lower carbon emissions per person compared to private vehicles or air travel. Assess your use of public transport to understand and potentially reduce your overall transportation-related carbon footprint.

10. Events

Evaluating the environmental impact of any conferences, meetings, or gatherings you organise or participate in. This includes considering factors like the energy used for lighting and equipment, the emissions from travel of attendees, and the waste generated during the event. Assess your events to find ways to reduce your carbon footprint, such as by hosting virtual meetings, choosing eco-friendly venues, reducing material use, and promoting sustainable transportation options for attendees.

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