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Why carbon footprinting is now strategic

04 November 2025

Carbon footprinting has shifted from a compliance exercise to a business imperative. As climate risks translate into operational and financial impacts, and regulatory frameworks tighten globally, companies require reliable carbon accounting systems to maintain competitiveness.

This guide on carbon footprinting offers practical guidance for developing credible carbon measurement and reduction strategies that strengthen both climate performance and financial outcomes.

What you’ll discover

•    Fundamentals of carbon accounting and Greenhouse Gas Protocol implementation
•    Setting science-based targets and aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative and net zero frameworks
•    Avoiding common pitfalls in Scope 3 data, methodology choices, and AI applications
•    Understanding the geopolitical context influencing global decarbonisation

Why this matters

Organisations with verified targets and credible carbon accounting achieve stronger risk management, stakeholder trust, and regulatory readiness. As frameworks such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the International Sustainability Standards Board advance, early preparation remains essential to competitiveness.

Your carbon advantage

We provide carbon assessments, decarbonisation pathways, and climate risk analysis aligned with SBTi, the Carbon Disclosure Project, and the EU Taxonomy. With more than 15 years of experience and over 400 ESG specialists, we help businesses establish credible carbon strategies that deliver measurable results.