Carbon Footprinting

Steps

1.Initial analysis and engagement
2.Construction of the carbon footprint
3. Opportunity identification & prioritisation
4.Presentation of results & implementation planning

The Key Tasks

• Engage the lead client.
• Agree Specific product supply chain(s) and the scope and boundaries of study.
• Build supply chain process map and identify major raw materials.

Construction of the Carbon Footprint

• Identify key supply chain companies and contacts: make introductions
• Collect energy and emissions data, focusing on energy intensive stages across the supply chain.
• Construct a mass balance for the supply chain, ensuring ‘what goes in must come out’ for raw materials, waste, energy and emissions.
• Construct carbon footprints, showing emissions by process/supply chain stage.

Opportunity identification and prioritisation

• Highlight high emissions sources and look for emissions reduction opportunities
• Evaluate net impact of opportunities on carbon and cost
• Plot opportunities on cost carbon matrix to prioritise those with high carbon and high cost-saving potential.

Presentation of results and implementation planning

• Identify next steps to implement change within target supply chain Present carbon footprints and reduction opportunities assessment to supply chain participants, trade bodies and other stakeholders
• Support ongoing implementation steps