Measuring your carbon footprint and setting targets
Calculating your carbon footprint
Understanding your current carbon footprint is key for any businesses looking to make a difference to climate change. In addition to the support above, there are a number of private agencies that can help you to measure your emissions. There are also several online tools that can help, including:
- WWF beginners guide to emissions reporting
- Carbon Trust SME carbon footprint calculator
Set emission reduction targets
Setting a target to reduce your emissions can help you to keep track of your current emissions and show customers and employees that you're dedicated to making a difference. The UK has a target to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035, and to reach 'net zero' by 2050. Net zero is achieving a balance where you are emitting no more emissions into the atmosphere than you are taking out of it.
Businesses of any size can make a net zero commitment, as well as exploring many more resources, on the UK Business Climate Hub.