Your first carbon footprint: the beginner's guide
Scopes, ISO standards, GHG calculations… Not sure where to start? Our comprehensive guide walks you through every stage of the carbon footprint process and helps you avoid major compliance pitfalls.
Who is this guide for?
Business Leaders
Many companies already possess environmental advantages but have never quantified their impact.
Leaders now seek to measure this impact to showcase their efforts.
CSR Consultants
Every structured CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) strategy requires a high-quality carbon footprint assessment.
A carbon footprint is a cornerstone of any successful CSR strategy.
Marketing teams
Environmental performance provides a significant marketing advantage, helping to increase conversion rates across marketing campaigns.
Marketing professionals therefore use impact reports as a tool to drive sales.
Bid managers
Bid managers are constantly competing with other tenderers.
They must differentiate themselves to improve their annual win rates. A carbon footprint assessment perfectly addresses this need.
Everything you need to know about carbon footprints
✓ Scoping the process to ensure a streamlined approach.
✓ Explanations of the different scopes required for a comprehensive carbon footprint.
✓ GHG calculation methods compliant with ISO 14064-1 and the GHG Protocol.
✓ Sharing results in accordance with anti-greenwashing legislation.
✓ Efficient data collection strategies to save time.
A carbon footprint in 5 steps
1. Define the scope
2. Collect data
3. Calculate the impact
4. Analyze the impact
5. Communicate progress
A guide created by our carbon experts
Adhering to the most stringent North American standards: ISO 14064-1 and the GHG Protocol.
A guide designed by experts actively working with Canadian businesses.
Integrated guidance to maximize the value of your impact assessment.
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Why use this guide?
✓ Knowing where to start
When beginning to measure emissions, one must comply with standards, collect specific data, and initiate calculations, it is easy to get overwhelmed. This guide provides a framework for the process and delivers a plan that prioritizes the essential steps.
✓ Expert tips
Drawing from our field experience, we provide invaluable insights from carbon experts who conduct weekly corporate impact assessments. These tips will save you precious time.
✓ Adherence to recognized standards
The guide is based on North American standards for quantifying greenhouse gas emissions (ISO 14064-1, GHG Protocol).
✓ Complimentary advice
Depending on your sector, you may have questions regarding calculation, result analysis, or impact reduction. In this guide, Sustainscale provides a point of contact to support you throughout the process.
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