Organizational Carbon Footprint
A stepping stone to climate neutrality
Embarking on the road to climate neutrality as stipulated by the EU’s vision for 2050 begins with a clear understanding of your organization’s carbon footprint. The Organizational Carbon Footprint (OCF) quantifies the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions stemming from your activities—be it directly or indirectly—over a specified period, usually reported in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e).
Scope and standards
Our OCF analysis encompasses all seven GHGs as listed in the Kyoto Protocol. The inclusion of each gas depends on its relevance to your operations, ensuring a tailored approach to your footprint analysis. Our methodology aligns with the International Standard ISO 14064-1:2018 and the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard—both gold standards in quantifying and reporting GHG emissions.
Precise GHG accounting
We meticulously segregate GHG emissions into three scopes for a nuanced understanding:
- Scope 1: Direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by your organization.
- Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased electricity consumed by your organization.
- Scope 3: Other indirect emissions resultant from your activities but originating from sources not owned or controlled by your organization.
While reporting Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions is fundamental, exploring Scope 3 is optional but can reveal a significant part of your carbon footprint, providing substantial insights for your emissions reduction strategies.
Advantages of OCF development
Mapping your carbon footprint with Envirometrics paves the way for:
- Uncovering emission sources and carbon hotspots.
- Crafting a valid Carbon Strategy and Carbon Reduction Plan.
- Enhancing your competitive edge in a green-conscious marketplace.
- Elevating your corporate social and environmental stewardship.
- Venturing into new markets with a strong sustainability narrative.
- Amplifying environmental awareness among your employees.
- Boosting energy performance while reducing operating costs.
Broadening your sustainability narrative
The insights garnered from your OCF can be leveraged for engagement in global sustainability initiatives like the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
Furthermore, an independently verified OCF can bolster the development of a GHG Management System, aligning with ISO 14064-1:2018, especially as the National Climate Law (4936/2022) necessitates specific organizations to report on their carbon footprint.
Your partner in carbon management
Envirometrics is equipped to guide you through every aspect of GHG emissions quantification, reporting, and verification. Our holistic service suite ensures a seamless journey from emissions source identification to OCF development and verification, propelling you closer to your climate goals and a sustainable operational paradigm.
