Concepts
How to calculate a carbon footprint
Understanding the climate impact of an organization or product starts with classifying emissions sources correctly.
Sustainability TeamMay 2, 20267 min
A carbon footprint expresses greenhouse gas emissions caused by an activity, organization, or product in carbon dioxide equivalent terms.
Scope 1 covers direct emissions, Scope 2 covers purchased energy, and Scope 3 includes indirect impacts such as supply-chain and product-use emissions.
Reliable calculations require activity data, emission factors, methodology notes, and assumptions to be documented together so performance can be compared over time.