Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF)
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A Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) allows a company to calculate its direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The CO2 footprint is a crucial foundation for a company’s climate strategy, as it identifies the main sources of emissions within the organization as well as across its upstream and downstream value chain. This enables companies to pinpoint opportunities to reduce emissions and mitigate future climate-related risks. One such risk for companies with high GHG emissions is increasingly strict regulatory requirements. While environmental reporting was long mandatory only for large corporations, new EU regulations (e.g., the Supply Chain Act and the Green Deal) are extending reporting obligations to medium-sized enterprises. As a result, sustainability – particularly in the area of climate protection – is becoming an increasingly important factor for business success.
GHG Protocol
The Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) is generally based on the Corporate Standard of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. This globally recognized standard provides guidelines for accounting and reporting greenhouse gas emissions for companies and products. By following the GHG Protocol, CO2 footprints can be prepared consistently and compared across organizations. The first CO2 footprint (base year) serves as the foundation for regular (usually annual) GHG accounting, allowing continuous tracking of emission reduction progress.
The GHG Protocol’s Corporate Standard classifies a company’s direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions into three Scopes:
Scope 1 – direct CO2 emissions from owned assets and vehicles
Greenhouse gas emissions that occur directly within the company (combustion processes and fugitive gases).
Scope 2 – indirect CO2 emissions from purchased energy
Electricity, heating and cooling
Scope 3 – all other indirect CO2 emissions
All upstream and downstream emissions occurring in a company’s value chain.
Corporate vs. Product Carbon Footprint
Do you want to measure the CO2-equivalent emissions of a product throughout its entire lifecycle? Then you need a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF). The main differences between a Product Carbon Footprint and a Corporate Carbon Footprint are summarized below:
Your Benefits
- Cost savings through identified efficiency gains
- Compliance with legal requirements and preparation for future regulations
- Strengthening your market position through a sustainable image
- Transparent communication with stakeholders and customers
Frequently Asked Questions about Corporate CO2 Footprints
- How much does a CO2 footprint cost for a company?
Costs depend on company size, especially the number of sites, and system boundaries (scope categories). Accounting for manufacturing companies is usually more complex than for service providers. Our standard price guidelines can provide an initial estimate.
- How long does it take to create a Corporate Carbon Footprint?
- Once we have received your data, it usually takes 2–3 weeks to complete the CCF.
- What data is needed for a Corporate Carbon Footprint?
- Typical data relevant for most companies include: energy consumption (electricity and heating), company fleet data, business travel, commuting, purchased goods and services, investments, waste volumes, and, if applicable, upstream and downstream transportation.
- During the kick-off meeting, we get to know your company, define the system boundaries together, and prepare a customized questionnaire based on that.
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Corporate Carbon Footprint – Step-by-Step Guide
By calculating your Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF), you measure your company’s CO2 emissions and lay the foundation for a sustainable transformation. We help you identify emissions, reduce them, and achieve your climate goals.
