Scope 3
Emissions originating from the entire value chain, including those generated by suppliers and product users.
Scope 2
Indirect emissions related to purchased energy.
Scope 1
Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources.
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Mitigation
The European Union is introducing increasingly strict sustainability reporting requirements. The CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) obliges a growing number of companies to disclose detailed data on their environmental impact, while the ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards) define how this data should be presented.
Greater Transparency and Customer Trust
Environmental awareness among consumers is rising — people are increasingly choosing products and services from companies that care for the planet. Transparent carbon footprint reporting sends a clear message to customers and business partners that your company operates responsibly and is committed to sustainable development.
Future Readiness
The world is moving toward a low-emission economy. Companies that begin managing their emissions today will gain a competitive edge and be better prepared for upcoming regulatory changes.
Cost Optimization and Operational Efficiency
CO₂ emissions analysis helps identify which areas of the business generate the highest carbon footprint. This enables targeted reduction measures such as:
▪ improving energy efficiency
▪ switching to more sustainable suppliers
▪ implementing low-emission technologies
▪ reducing raw material usage and optimizing logistics
Stronger Competitive Position and Access to Financing
Companies that report and reduce their carbon footprint gain an advantage in tenders and negotiations with business partners. Moreover, a growing number of investors and financial institutions require ESG reporting before providing funding. Lack of emissions data can result in difficulties obtaining capital or higher loan costs.
Benefits of calculating your carbon footprint
The carbon footprint, according to European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), is the total sum of greenhouse gas emissions generated directly or indirectly by a person, organization, event, or product. The most commonly used standard for calculating the carbon footprint is the GHG Protocol, which provides detailed guidelines on measurement and reporting methodology. The carbon footprint is measured according to the GHG Protocol in tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) equivalent over a specified time.
Emissions can be divided into direct and indirect, and the following scopes can be specified:
What is a carbon footprint?
Calculating the carbon footprint
We help organisations with:
Identification of emission sources
Scope 1, 2 and 3.
Calculate Carbon Footprint in Line with Recognized Standards
(GHG Protocol, ESRS), using the intuitive Green0meter platform.
Develop a Decarbonizarion Plan, by setting achievable and measurable goals
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