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Turn your
environmental footprint
into positive impact

Attract customers and boost your brand by measuring and addressing your environmental footprint. Our all-in-one services help your business accurately address its carbon, biodiversity, and plastic footprint. 

Understanding your impact

Carbon, biodiversity, and plastic footprints

A carbon footprint measures the amount of carbon dioxide your business emits or is responsible for, while a biodiversity footprint refers to your impact on ecosystems and species. A plastic footprint, on the other hand, means the amount of plastic waste your business generates. At DGB, we provide the tools and expertise to help you address all three of these impacts, allowing you to change your environmental footprint into positive impact. 

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Holistic solutions for your business grounded in nature

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Carbon footprint

We provide all-inclusive support to address your business’ carbon footprint, from carbon footprint measurement to compensation and reduction. together with materials to showcase your positive action.  

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Biodiversity footprint

With our biodiversity credits, you can show your stakeholders you are committed to the environment through projects that protect natural habitats, strengthen ecological resilience, and enrich biodiversity.

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Plastic footprint

Our plastic credits help you compensate for your plastic use through projects that clean up thousands of kilogrammes of plastic waste from the environment and then recycle it into other useful products.

Taking action on your impact

Ways to reduce your environmental footprint

There are many ways your business impacts the environment—from its emissions, waste, and impact on biodiversity. But you can address this impact and ensure your business operates sustainably.

To calculate your environmental footprint is a powerful tool to help your businesses understand and communicate its impact on nature. It helps you set realistic goals, reduce your impact through carbon, biodiversity, and plastic credits, and build trust with stakeholders like investors, customers, and employees. 

Start your journey towards sustainability by calculating your environmental footprint today.

Good for your business and nature

Discover the benefits of environmental footprint reporting

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Improving sustainability

Environmental footprint reporting provides a clear framework to track and improve your sustainability. By understanding your impact, you can set and achieve meaningful goals.

2

Building trust

Transparent reporting on your environmental impact builds trust with stakeholders. Show your commitment to sustainability and strengthen your relationships.

3

Enhancing reputation

Businesses that measure and report on their environmental footprints are seen as leaders in sustainability. This can enhance your reputation and attract eco-conscious customers.

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Data-driven decisions

Environmental footprint reporting empowers your business to make informed decisions that reduce impact, drive sustainability, and uncover new growth opportunities.

A global shift

Why is environmental footprint reporting important?

With rising consumer pressure and new regulations, environmental footprint reporting is becoming increasingly important globally. Forward-thinking companies understand the value of integrating environmental impact assessments into their strategies. By proactively reporting and addressing your impact, you not only meet emerging regulations but also enhance your performance, brand, and success.

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Making sustainability easy

Becoming nature positive

We are here to assist your business in reaching its sustainability goals and aligning with the growing demand for a decarbonised society. 

We provide holistic solutions, addressing your carbon emissions, waste management, and biodiversity impact.
 
With our variety of nature-based solutions, you can match your initiatives with your values and show your stakeholders you are committed to the environment. Our projects provide many environmental and socio-economic benefits, including habitat restoration, biodiversity enrichment, and job creation.
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Over 23,000 companies report on their environmental footprint

This worldwide trend for corporate transparency and accountability is set to continue, with a 24% increase year-on-year as of October 2023.

Use our environmental footprint calculator to ensure you stay ahead of this global shift towards sustainability.

Nature-positive companies

Get inspired by companies that are implementing sustainability strategies to compensate for their carbon emissions.

Frequently asked questions

How do you report on your company’s sustainability?

To report on your company’s sustainability, start by identifying key metrics across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas relevant to your industry. Define clear, measurable goals that align with your business strategy to ensure meaningful progress. Use established reporting frameworks such to structure your report and ensure transparency. Highlight specific initiatives and practices that demonstrate your commitment to sustainability. Engage stakeholders by sharing your findings openly and consider third-party validation, such as certifications or audits, to enhance credibility and accountability.

How do you measure your carbon footprint?

Measuring your carbon footprint involves quantifying the greenhouse gas emissions generated by your business activities. Collect data on energy use, transportation, waste, and raw materials, then convert this data into emissions using standard methodologies like the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Finally, analyse results to identify areas for reduction and track progress over time.

With DGB's online carbon footprint calculator, we make it easy for you. Just create an account and add your relevant data, and our tool will automatically calculate your carbon footprint using the latest emission factors. You will then receive a report with the findings.

How do you measure your plastic footprint?

Measuring your plastic footprint involves assessing the amount of plastic your business produces, consumes, and disposes of across its operations. Start by tracking plastic use in products, packaging, and supply chains, categorising it into types such as single-use or recyclable plastics. Measure waste generation and disposal methods, including recycling, landfill, or incineration. This data can then be analysed to calculate the overall environmental impact, helping identify opportunities to reduce plastic usage, switch to sustainable materials, or improve recycling efforts.

How do you measure your biodiversity footprint?

Measuring your biodiversity footprint involves analysing the impact of your organisation's activities on ecosystems, species, and habitats. This process includes identifying key operations that contribute to habitat loss, pollution, or resource overuse. Data on land use, water consumption, and emissions are examined alongside their effects on local biodiversity. By mapping these effects, businesses can develop strategies to mitigate harm, promote restoration, and align with biodiversity conservation goals.

What do CSRD reports include?

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) required reporting on overall sustainably, include key disclosures covering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors such us: environmental impact, social factors, governance, materiality assessment, and supply chain accountability.

Get in touch

As the world's first publicly traded purpose company focused on ecosystem restoration, DGB is harnessing market forces and the access to capital needed to accelerate Earth's reforestation rapidly. Reach out to us to learn more about our work.

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