Carbon Footprint Calculation and Verification

Carbon footprint is the total quantity of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from activities of individuals, organisations, events, or of production. Greenhouse gas emissions express themselves as molecules of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂).

Fight against climate change that is caused by greenhouse gas emissions is the strategic priority of the European Community. The set strategies and adopted legislation encourage different states and regions to establish their own emission reduction strategies.

Why calculate your carbon footprint?

By calculating our carbon footprint, we can see what level of environmental performance we have achieved in terms of greenhouse gases and better understand where emissions are coming from, so that we can reduce them effectively.

Carbon footprinting is becoming a marketable tool and is increasingly being used by many organisations to provide the information they need to:

• reduce and control emissions.
• monitor their footprint and look for potential savings.
• report accurately and meet the requirements of business partners, customers or investors.
• enable their customers to choose a greener product or service.
• obtain the necessary inputs for decision-making in purchasing, material selection and product development in production.
• confirm their social responsibility and gain a competitive advantage.

The credibility and comparability of the data used in the calculations can only be ensured by following standards and guidelines. The choice of these depends on the type of calculation involved.

SIQ will:

• calculate the carbon footprint at the level of the organisation.
• calculate the carbon footprint at product level.
• verify your carbon footprint calculation and methodology.