CARBON OFFSET CALCULATOR FOR BUSINESS
WE HELP YOU TO UNDERSTAND YOUR BUSINESS ANNUAL CARBON FOOTPRINT
GUIDELINES
To calculate the carbon footprint, use the following formula:
Activity Data x Emissions Factor = Carbon Emissions
For a personalized carbon footprint snapshot, gather the following information for the past 12 months:
The emissions factors used in this calculator are:
•Electricity: MY Energy Commission 2019 Grid EF @ 0.78 kgCO2e/kWh
•Natural Gas: MY Energy Commission 2019 Grid EF @ 0.56 kgCO2e/kWh
•Water: MY Energy Commission 2019 Grid EF @ 0.89 kgCO2e/kWh
•Petrol: US EPA 2021AR5 @ 2.3228 kgCO2e/litre
•Diesel: US EPA 2021AR5 @ 2.7325 kgCO2e/litre
•Flight: US EPA 2023 @ 0.99 kgCO2e/kg
•Waste: US EPA 2023 @ 0.52 kgCO2e/kg
EMISSION SCOPE
Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 are three categories used to classify greenhouse gas emissions based on their sources and ownership. These scopes are commonly used in the context of corporate and business greenhouse gas accounting and reporting. Here’s a brief explanation of each scope:
Scope 1 Emissions: These emissions are direct greenhouse gas emissions that occur from sources that are owned or controlled by the reporting entity. They include emissions from combustion of fuels in on-site equipment, vehicles, and fugitive emissions from processes within the business boundaries.
Scope 2 Emissions: These emissions are indirect greenhouse gas emissions associated with the consumption of purchased electricity, heating, and cooling by the reporting entity. They occur outside the business boundaries but are a consequence of the business activities.
Scope 3 Emissions: These emissions are indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur from sources that are not owned or controlled by the reporting entity but are related to the entity’s activities. Scope 3 emissions can include emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, employee commuting, waste disposal, and other activities along the value chain.
By considering and accounting for all three scopes, businesses can gain a comprehensive understanding of their greenhouse gas emissions profile and identify areas for emissions reduction and sustainability improvements.