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Organisational Carbon Footprint

The Carbon Footprint of your organisation

With growing pressure from legislation, customers and other stakeholders, it is becoming increasingly important to have an accurate understanding of your organisational carbon footprint.

An Organisational Carbon Footprint, also knows as an Operational Carbon Footprint or Greenhouse Gas Inventory is a comprehensive record of all greenhouse gases an organisation emits or removes within a defined time period. It identifies and quantifies key gases—such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide—all of which contribute to global warming by trapping heat in the Earth’s atmosphere

An Organisational Carbon Footprint is the foundation of any carbon reduction strategy.

Following the Internationally recognised Green House Gas Protocol, AccountCarbon will work with you to understand, calculate and disclose the emissions related to your operations. We will work with you step by step and ensure that you can confidently and robustly report your Scope 1 (direct emissions to the atmosphere) , Scope 2 (emission from purchased energy e.g. electricity) and Scope 3, (emission from your wider supply chain). Speak to one of the team today.

Depending on your goals and requirements you may choose to have your footprint verified. AccountCarbon can support you in this process.

Understanding ISO 14064 and ISO 14068-1:2023 in Carbon Management

At AccountCarbon, we base our carbon footprinting and Net Zero advisory services on internationally recognised standards that ensure accuracy, transparency, and trust. Two key standards in this space are ISO 14064 and the newly published ISO 14068-1:2023.

ISO 14064: The Backbone of GHG Accounting and Reporting

ISO 14064 is a globally accepted standard that provides detailed guidance for organisations to quantify, monitor, report, and verify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It covers all relevant emissions, including:

  • Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources
  • Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heating, or cooling
  • Scope 3: Other indirect emissions across the value chain

By following ISO 14064, organisations can develop reliable GHG inventories that form the foundation of credible sustainability reporting and support regulatory compliance, investor disclosures, and Net Zero planning.

ISO 14068-1:2023: Clarifying Carbon Neutrality Claims

Published in 2023, ISO 14068-1 establishes the vocabulary and fundamental principles around carbon neutrality. This newer standard helps organisations understand and communicate what it means to be carbon neutral — covering concepts such as:

  • Emission reductions
  • Offsetting residual emissions
  • Avoiding greenwashing
  • Ensuring transparency and accountability

While ISO 14064 focuses on measurement and reporting, ISO 14068-1 ensures that carbon neutrality claims are clear, consistent, and trustworthy for stakeholders including customers, investors, and regulators.

How We Use These Standards

At AccountCarbon, we combine the technical rigour of ISO 14064 with the principles outlined in ISO 14068-1 to guide UK businesses on their path to Net Zero. This approach helps you:

Communicate your progress with confidence and integrity

Accurately measure and report your organisational carbon footprint

Develop credible carbon neutrality strategies

To talk to one of our carbon consultants about how we can help with your organisational carbon footprint, reach out today.