The importance of calculation and reporting in accordance with standards

Carbon footprint is the amount of greenhouse gases that an individual, business or organization releases into the atmosphere as a result of its activities. Greenhouse gases are gases that are trapped in the atmosphere, causing the planet to warm. The carbon footprint is a measure of greenhouse gas emissions and is an important indicator for mitigating the effects of climate change.

Various methods are used to calculate the carbon footprint. These methods can range from simple to complex. Simple methods use estimates based on an individual or business's energy consumption and transportation habits. Complex methods use more detailed data to make more accurate calculations.

The standards used in carbon footprinting processes ensure that the calculations are accurate and reliable. There are two important organizations that set these standards:

GHG PROTOCOL:

It is an international standard for carbon footprint calculation and reporting. The GHG Protocol provides a basic framework for measuring, reporting and verifying greenhouse gas emissions.

Scope of Authority and Responsibility of the GHG Protocol

The GHG Protocol provides a framework for the measurement, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions. This framework covers the following:

• Identification and classification of GHG emissions
• Measurement of greenhouse gas emissions
• Reporting of greenhouse gas emissions
• Verification of greenhouse gas emissions

The GHG Protocol is used by the following organizations:

• Businesses and organizations
• Governments
• Non-governmental organizations

ISO 14064-1: A standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO 14064-1 provides a framework for the measurement, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions.

Scope of Authorization and Responsibility of ISO 14064-1

ISO 14064-1 provides a framework for the measurement, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions. This framework covers the following:

• Identification and classification of greenhouse gas emissions
• Measurement of greenhouse gas emissions
• Reporting of greenhouse gas emissions
• Verification of greenhouse gas emissions

ISO 14064-1 is used by the following organizations:

• Businesses and organizations
• Governments
• Civil society organizations

THE IMPORTANCE OF A SOFTWARE CONFORMING TO STANDARDS

It is important that carbon footprint calculation software complies with the standards used. This ensures that the calculations are accurate and reliable.

Conformity of a software to standards should include the following aspects:

• The software should use a method that complies with the GHG Protocol or ISO 14064-1.
• The software should ensure the accuracy of the data used in the calculations.
• The software should provide the necessary format for reporting the results of the calculations.

When a software conforms to standards, it provides the following benefits for users:

• Accurate and reliable calculations can be made.
• Reports can be prepared in accordance with reporting standards.
• Efforts to reduce carbon footprint can be managed more effectively.

As a result, standards in carbon footprint calculation processes ensure that calculations are accurate and reliable. The GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1, the two major bodies that set these standards, provide a basic framework for measuring, reporting and verifying greenhouse gas emissions. When a software complies with these standards, it provides significant benefits for users. For this reason, CimpactPro, which performs calculations in compliance with GHG and ISO 14064-1 standards, is a reliable stakeholder for your net zero journey.