Footprint Measurement & Reduction
Know your footprint. Know where to act.
A robust carbon footprint is the foundation for credible climate action. We help you establish the right scope, understand where your emissions come from and turn complex data into a clear picture of where to act.
Whether you are measuring for the first time, refreshing an existing footprint or working toward certification, we connect you with experienced independent assessment partners and support you throughout the process.
How we help you start with a robust basis for action
Good measurement starts with the right scope, robust data and specialist expertise. We work with independent assessment partners including Anthesis, Ecometrica, Quantis and RSK, matching the right expertise to your business and needs.
Turn measurement into meaningful action
A footprint is more than a number. Done well, it helps you prioritize resources, track progress and make better-informed climate decisions.
Build a credible baseline
Establish a robust starting point against which you can measure progress.
Focus on what matters
See where your largest emissions sources lie and prioritize action accordingly.
Set informed reduction plans
Use your footprint to identify opportunities and shape practical decarbonization pathways.
Track progress over time
Measure consistently to understand what is changing and where more action is needed.
Support credible claims
Build the robust emissions data needed to support climate targets, reporting and certification.
Inform wider climate action
Use your footprint to shape reduction, carbon credit and wider climate strategies.
Talk to our experts
Understand your footprint with robust, independent measurement.
Our certification protocols
Our robust frameworks help businesses navigate the evolving landscape of climate standards, guidance and certification, so you can communicate your progress with confidence.
From understanding your carbon footprint and reduction efforts to supporting climate projects and making claims about your impact, we provide the expertise and structure needed to ensure your actions are backed by sound evidence and robust methodologies.
From footprint to reduction
Once you know where your emissions come from, the next step is deciding where and how to act. Our experts help you turn measurement into a practical approach that reflects your emissions profile, climate goals, resources and business priorities. This can include:
- Identifying and prioritizing reduction opportunities
- Supporting target setting and decarbonization planning
- Understanding Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
- Exploring renewable energy and other reduction interventions
- Addressing harder-to-abate emissions
- Connecting reduction plans with high-quality carbon credits
- Measuring progress as your strategy evolves
FAQs
- What is a carbon footprint?
A carbon footprint measures the greenhouse gas emissions associated with an organization, product, service or activity. The appropriate scope depends on what you are measuring and what you want to achieve.
- What data will we need?
This depends on the scope of your assessment. For a company footprint, information can include fuel use, purchased energy, company vehicles, waste, business travel and other relevant emissions sources.
- What if we don't have all the data?
Gaps are common, particularly when organizations begin measuring more complex emissions. An experienced assessment partner can help identify appropriate conservative estimates and assumptions where robust primary data is not available.
- Do Climate Impact Partners calculate the footprint?
Where independent assessment is required, we connect you with experienced third-party emissions assessment providers, including Anthesis, Ecometrica, Quantis and RSK. We select partners according to factors such as your business, location, size and support needs, and remain involved throughout the process.
- Do we need a footprint for certification?
Yes. Any credible certification should be underpinned by an independent measurement of your carbon footprint. This is a requirement of both our CarbonNeutral® and Climate Impact Partners Protocols, helping ensure claims are based on robust, independently assessed emissions data.
- What happens after our footprint has been measured?
Your footprint shows where emissions are concentrated and where action should be prioritized. We can then help translate those insights into reduction plans, wider climate action and, where appropriate, the use of high-quality carbon credits.
