The Corporate Carbon Footprint quantifies all GHG emissions a company generates in its operations (Scopes 1 & 2) and across its value chain (Scope 3). This footprint serves as the baseline for setting reduction targets, reporting, and regulatory compliance. Calculations typically follow standards like the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard or ISO 14064. The CCF is increasingly expected in ESG reporting and climate disclosures.
Scopes categorization:
-> Scope 1 — direct emissions that are owned or controlled by a company
-> Scope 2 — indirect emissions from purchased energy
-> Scope 3 — indirect emissions in the whole value chain