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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Environmental footprint reporting provides a clear framework to track and improve your sustainability. By understanding your impact, you can set and achieve meaningful goals.
Transparent reporting on your environmental impact builds trust with stakeholders. Show your commitment to sustainability and strengthen your relationships.
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.
Environmental footprint reporting empowers your business to make informed decisions that reduce impact, drive sustainability, and uncover new growth opportunities.
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.
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.
We champion nature-based solutions as a powerful pathway to sustainability. Explore our diverse portfolio and discover how we are creating tangible environmental and social impacts that go beyond carbon reduction.
The Bulindi Chimpanzee Habitat Restoration Project is an afforestation project in western Uganda that aims to protect the remaining habitat of the Bulindi chimpanzees and support local village households.
The Hongera Reforestation Project in Kenya aims to restore previously-forested areas affected by human activities like logging, agriculture, development, construction, and firewood collection.
The Greenzone Afforestation Project is a large-scale nature-based solutions project in Cameroon to restore nature, create forests, and promote sustainable development.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.