Businesses can accurately measure their carbon emissions by following these steps:
- Scope identification: Identify emissions in accordance with the three Scopes: direct emissions (Scope 1), indirect emissions owned (Scope 2), and other indirect emissions not owned (Scope 3).
- Data collection: Gather data on energy consumption, fuel use, transportation, production processes, and any other activities that contribute to your emissions.
- Emission factors: Use standardised emission factors to convert activity data into emissions. With DGB’s CO2 Expert carbon calculator tool, we do this for you.
- Calculation: Calculate emissions for each Scope using our Carbon Footprint Calculator, which factors in various parameters to provide an estimate.
- Verification: Receive a report showing your business’ carbon footprint. You can now use this report to set targets.
By diligently following these steps and utilising tools like our free Carbon Footprint Calculator, businesses can obtain accurate data on their emissions, aiding in informed decision-making and effective emission reduction and compensation strategies.