It was in 2007 when Thomas Wiedmann and JannMinx coined one of the fundamental concepts of our days in sustainability: carbon footprint.
The carbon footprint measures the amount of emissions ofGreenhouse Gases(GHG). Its unit is CO2 equivalent emissions. Emissions that are released into the atmosphere due to our daily activities, whether:
- People
- Companies
- Organismos públicos.
De manera general podemos decir quemedir la huella de carbonoallows organizations to know their impact. An impact due to the energy consumption of your activity. And also know what its evolution is from the implementation of strategies aimed at its reduction.
In productive companies, its main virtue is the possibility of detecting which part of the production process generates the most emissions. The reduction of these emissions has a positive effect on the environment. It also means direct benefits for companies, although many of them are not aware of it. Detecting points in production where energy and other resources are poorly used will allow costs to be reduced.
Another important benefit obtained from its reduction comes from adequate external communication to the client. This positioning implies differentiation from competitors. The measurement and communication of the carbon footprint represents added value to products and services. Numerous studies show that consumers today prefer products that have their carbon footprint measured. Products that demonstrate your interest in reducing your impact on the environment. They are even willing to pay more for these types of products and services.
How can a company measure its carbon footprint?
FromSicaSoft We care that public and private organizations that understand the importance of measuring the carbon footprint and the benefits that this entails, have technological solutions that allow them to carry out these processes efficiently. This way they can focus on working to meet the demands of their stakeholders. And they will therefore be able to reduce the emissions that their activity generates.
We have launched the tool on the marketSicasoft SBI,perfect for controlling the carbon footprint and other indicators, in addition to facilitating the decision-making process regarding investment strategy.sustainabilityby the area involved and in terms of business strategy by senior management.