If your organisation is trying to measure, manage and report on its carbon emissions, a good quality Carbon Footprint is the best place to start.
Whether your goal is to satisfy supply chain requirements such as the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap or comply with sustainability reporting standards such as the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Guidelines, WRM have an experienced team of consultants, ready to support you every step of the way.
A Carbon Footprint (sometimes referred to as Carbon Accounting), should act as an evolving document, detailing all direct (what can be controlled) and indirect (what can be influenced) greenhouse gas emissions associated with the activities of an organisation or product.
There are many possible sources of greenhouse gas emissions, and for monitoring and reporting purposes, these are categorised into Scopes 1, 2 and 3.
Carbon footprints are typically calculated annually for organisations. However, when it comes to products, the approach is slightly different. In these cases, the carbon footprint is assessed on a per-unit basis, whether it’s for an individual product or a specific quantity of units.
These are the emissions from sources you own and control and are therefore directly responsible for. For most organisations, this will be any gas heating or fuel oil you burn on-site, and the fuel you use in your company vehicles. If you use industrial refrigeration or air conditioning, refrigerant losses would also be included here, along with any emissions that may be released directly during a manufacturing process.
These are the emissions you indirectly produce through the energy you purchase, which for most businesses is solely electricity. By using electricity, you are indirectly responsible for the greenhouse gases generated at source by the energy producer.
These are any other emissions you’re indirectly responsible for from sources outside your direct control, e.g. the goods and services you purchase, the distribution and use of your own goods and services by customers, the disposal of your waste, employee commuting or business travel, and so on.
Achieving a robust Carbon Footprint supports the UK’s Net Zero target by 2050 and offers significant commercial advantages. For contracts over £5 million, the Procurement Policy Note (PPN 06/21) requires a Carbon Reduction Plan based on your Carbon Footprint.
The NHS, under the Health and Care Act 2022, mandates:
Positioning your organisation as a Net Zero leader can enhance commercial value, supported by voluntary reporting agreements like the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting, Carbon Disclosure Project, and Science Based Targets Initiative.
Our Carbon Footprint experts have been calculating the Carbon Footprint of products and services at WRM for over a decade.
Our bespoke in-house carbon calculator tool has been developed in line with internationally recognised ISO Standards for carbon calculation and been applied in multiple sectors across the world.
Your reported Carbon Footprint must be credible, and at WRM we employ science based calculation methodologies that align with international best practice, providing assurance in the accuracy of your data.
Partner with us to set clear boundaries for your assessment. We deliver a comprehensive emissions inventory with a transparent rationale, ensuring easy auditing and seamless comparison with future data.
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