We have developed a detailed and sector-specific approach to measuring our client’s full-scope carbon footprints. All our carbon footprints follow international best practice, in the knowledge that GHG accounting forms the core of all climate disclosure.
Our expert Climate and Carbon Team bring great attention to detail and commitment to complex supply chain emissions calculations to establish strong baselines, the foundations for setting emissions reduction targets.
Our five-step process to calculate your carbon footprint.
Operational review
We will conduct a review of your operations and business activities. This will involve an analysis of your structure and management, number of employees, key sites and how these elements have changed over time.
Emissions boundary determination
Using the GHG Protocol: Corporate Standard (2004:2015), your organisational boundary will be defined based on the operational control approach. GHG emissions will be screened to identify relevant scope 1, 2 and 3 emission categories for the carbon footprints; this will determine your operational boundary.
Data collection
A bottom-up, approach will be taken to calculating emissions based on the following types of data where available:
• Contractor and supplier specific • Average • Spend
Calculation
Carbon footprints are calculated in line with best practice standards and guidance from BEIS, DEFRA, the GHG Protocol and SBTi guidance. Calculations will enable you to delve into your areas of significant emissions through detailed analysis and breakdowns.
Emission hotspot identification
Analysis and interpretation of the results from the carbon footprint will be completed to identify emission hotspots (i.e., the sources responsible for releasing the largest amounts of GHG emissions).
Carbon footprints enable companies of all shapes and sizes to understand their impact. Enabling them to determine the high impact areas of their business as well as inform procurement or aquisition decisions. They are vital in quantifying impacts and opportunities towards a decarbonised future.”Sytze DijkstraNetherlands Country Manager
42%
Of listed companies reported at least some of their Scope 3 emissions.
30%
Of companies struggle with Scope 3 calculations, with respondents indicating an average error rate in emissions measurements.
1/5
Of listed companies have targets that set science-based pathways for aligning their financially relevant GHG emissions with net-zero by 2050
11%
Only 11% of listed companies have targets that align to 1.5°C whilst 38% are on a pathway which constrains them to 2°C.
Sustainability can be a complex landscape, we work with your organisation to fully equip your employees and stakeholders with the necessary skills and knowledge so everyone can engage in your strategies.
Given our comprehensive understanding of key sustainability disclosure standards, we will work with you to identify compliance gaps and alignment issues and offer strategies to enhance business performance across various reporting frameworks.
