Guide: 5 Steps to Calculating Your_{Carbon Footprint}

Discover the fundamentals and best practices of CO₂ according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) in our concise white paper.

Over the course of approximately 20 pages, we show you how to establish a compliant corporate carbon footprint—from defining the consolidation approach (equity share, financial/operational control) and the base year, to consistent recalculation in the event of structural changes.

You will learn how Scope 1, Scope 2 (market-based vs. location-based), and Scope 3 emissions are systematically recorded, categorized, and evaluated using reliable emission factors. We explain data quality (primary vs. secondary), allocation rules, the selection of appropriate methods (activity-based vs. spend-based, hybrid approaches), and how to handle data gaps and double counting.

This way, you create a transparent, auditable CO₂ in accordance with GHGP—which serves as the foundation for effective climate management, credible reporting, and measurable decarbonization.

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