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What is meant by the term ‘carbon footprint’? Why might an organisation calculate a carbon footprint? What should be included in a carbon footprint? The different ‘scopes’ included in a carbon footprint differ depending on its purpose The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) is an international accounting tool. Emissions are subdivided into three scopes: Scope 1: All direct GHG emissions (sources are owned or controlled by the reporting entity) Scope 2: Indirect GHG emissions from consumption of purchased electricity, heat or steam (emissions occur at another source but are a result of the reporting entity’s activities) Scope 3: Other indirect emissions, e.g. the extraction and production of purchased materials and fuels, transport-related activities in vehicles not owned or controlled by the reporting entity, outsourced activities, waste disposal, etc. See: / What scope is which? Decide which scope the following emission sources come under Outsourced activities Creation of heat from fossil fuels in stationary sources (e.g. boilers) Emissions from purchased electricity Contractor-owned vehicles Employees commuting to and from work Transport of waste Fugitive emissions (e.g. HFC leaks from refrigeration or air conditioning equipment) Steps to calculating a carbon footprint Define the scope and boundaries Identify the sources Define the methodology Collect emissions data Determine conversion factors and convert data Data sources What sort of data could you use to calculate the emissions from the following operations: Utilities Transport Waste Your carbon footprint report Make sure your report is: Complete Consistent Accurate Relevant Transparent You might consider whether your report will be independently verified * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, z.p.robinson@esci.keele.ac.uk Greening Business: An online teaching resource Session 2: Carbon and climate; business and carbon Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, z.p.robin