What can we do for companies?
The carbon footprint is an indicator that allows us to know the environmental performance of processes, products or activities, detecting the amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated in the entire life cycle of a service or product. This indicator has become increasingly important in recent years, thanks to the growing awareness of the environmental impact of our daily actions. In fact, the reduction of carbon emissions leads to an improvement in energy and resource efficiency, with consequent economic savings.
To calculate the carbon footprint of a product, it is necessary to identify and quantify the emissions deriving from the extraction and transformation of raw materials, from the energy used, from the phases of production, distribution, use and disposal of the product. The measurement of the carbon footprint of the product is an opportunity for business management, which makes it possible to understand the inefficiencies and weaknesses of environmental production cycles. Furthermore, it represents a tool for monitoring the effective sustainability of the products and services offered on the market.
The corporate carbon footprint, on the other hand, is calculated by making an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions to understand in which activities or sectors the carbon footprint is present, so as to be able to reduce or eliminate it altogether.
The creation of the carbon footprint of the product or that of the company makes it possible to identify the phases of the life cycle of the product that contribute the most to the carbon footprint and to plan carbon reduction interventions. Furthermore, it improves corporate management and communication, brings consumers closer to respect for the environment, enhances the company and strengthens Corporate Social Responsibility, i.e. the commitment of companies to assume ethical and responsible behavior towards society and of the environment.
It is important to underline that the carbon footprint does not only concern companies with particularly polluting production processes, but also our daily actions, such as the use of electricity, the type of power supply, the use of means of transport, the correct waste management and the purchase of ecological products. Therefore, intervening on our habits is essential to reduce our carbon footprint, fight climate change and achieve a more sustainable lifestyle.
Usually, carbon footprint analysis and reduction services are aimed at companies and organizations of various types, who want to monitor and improve their environmental performance. However, even individual citizens can use these services to assess their environmental impact and adopt more sustainable behaviors.
The calculation of the carbon footprint is important because it allows us to understand the impact of our activities on the environment and to identify the areas where it is possible to intervene to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the carbon footprint is an effective tool for monitoring and communicating the results of the actions taken to reduce the environmental impact.
We at Sughero4co2 offer a complete carbon footprint analysis and reduction consultancy service, which includes the assessment of the carbon footprint of products, organizations and individual citizens, as well as the definition of customized action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions . We also provide consultancy and training to promote the culture of sustainability and energy efficiency.
We invite you to reflect on your daily actions and consider the importance of adopting more sustainable behaviors to preserve our planet. With our "Co2 offset sign" service, we can help you make a difference and help create a more sustainable future for all.
In our service we offer a wide range of customized solutions for measuring, reducing and offsetting carbon emissions, for both companies and individuals. Our goal is to help our customers achieve greater environmental sustainability and contribute to the fight against climate change.
To do this, we always start with an assessment of the customer's habits and processes to identify areas where improvements can be made. For example, we evaluate the energy efficiency of the customer's home and electronic devices, the amount of renewable energy used, the preferred mode of transport and food choices. Based on this information, we develop a customized plan for reducing your carbon emissions, which can include actions such as replacing less efficient electronic devices, adopting renewable energy sources and promoting an environmentally friendly diet.
Additionally, we also offer carbon offsetting services for those customers who are unable to fully reduce their emissions. Carbon offsetting is done through the purchase of carbon credits that represent a reduction in emissions in another location or sector. In this way, our customers can achieve carbon neutrality and contribute to the implementation of sustainable projects around the world.
In summary, the carbon footprint is an important indicator for evaluating the environmental performance of products, processes and organizations, but it is also important to consider our daily habits and behaviors to reduce the overall environmental impact. Our "co2 offset sign" service helps our customers achieve greater environmental sustainability and contribute to the fight against climate change, through customized solutions for measuring, reducing, offsetting carbon emissions, and communicating results internationally. inside and outside the company.
Methodologies and processes
To solve the problem of compensation, monitoring and reporting of results, we propose a series of levels that can be adopted depending on the needs. and the Company's compensation objectives.
The first level, which is the simplest and most immediate, although not included in the carbon credit circuit (VCS), has its own secondary market thanks to our innovative and practical NFT CO2 Offset certificates, which can be freely traded in this market. Although this level is totally voluntary and not subject to regulatory constraints, it is extremely effective since the CO2 Offset NFTs are unchangeable, cannot be duplicated and have total and publicly verifiable traceability thanks to blockchain technology. They are ideal for achieving effective communication and communicating the most sustainable behaviors of the company.
The second level is intermediate and requires the intervention of third parties for the verification and certification of the compensation actions. In the end.
The third level is the most complex and offers all the requirements for the marketing and use of benefits related to carbon credits (VCR), Gold Standard and others:
1 Reforestation
Values-based investment in restoring landscapes and the communities that depend on them. The first tier allows individuals and companies to immediately engage in global reforestation through Certified Planting Projects, these projects provide internal monitoring and accountability through field team engagement and donor referral via photos, written updates, and annual plant reports. plantation activity. There is no carbon quantification at this level other than that estimated for each tree speciesplanted, but has real carbon impacts and contributes positively to environmental restoration, and genuine social impact as the communities residing at the sites of the planting projects, reap benefits through access to fair work and decent wages. It is not a carbon credit and cannot be used for industry or regulatory compliance obligations
Reforestation is ideal for motivated individual or corporate clients from a sense of direct social responsibility to communicate to its customers their commitment to combating CO2 emissions.
2 Quantified carbon
Voluntary carbon offsets, reduction and removal of emissions through quantified carbon impact or verified carbon credits.
For "quantified carbon" projects, we apply a methodological process in line with globally recognized quantification methodologies, based on the principles provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and aligned with the Standards of the Registry.
A quantified carbon project begins with historical modeling through independent digital sources (also used by standards organizations) to create a historical baseline. Then planting and other restoration activities are implemented. Periodic digital assessments will continue throughout the life of the project as part of the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) process engagement in accordance with IPCC best practices.
As a result, Cork4co2 can provide the client with accurate data to project and support a specific site's net carbon stock change over time, which can be used to make qualitative and quantitative claims about the carbon impact achieved through a given project._cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_
Quantitative carbon is a reported value based on independent data, but it is important to note that it is not a carbon credit and cannot be used for industrial or regulatory compliance obligations.
Quantified Carbon Projects are ideal for clients driven by internal values, who want externally quantified carbon impact data to support company claims and to provide a robust narrative of environmental and social assets.
3 Verified Carbon, Verified Carbon Credits
Both quantified and verified carbon are estimates of carbon impacts, the former considers net carbon stock change while the latter is expressed as carbon credits. They are both estimates of carbon impacts, the former considers the net change in the carbon stock, while the latter is expressed as a carbon credit. A Verified Carbon project is "verified" because it follows the specifications, measurement methodologies, monitoring and reporting requirements of an independent standards organization. Carbon standards organizations include Verra's Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), Gold Standard, and others. Each standard has a defined process and established criteria for various types of remediation work to generate carbon credits. A carbon credit is one metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) not released into or removed from the atmosphere. These credits can be used or traded globally to meet internal targets, global emissions reduction targets, or industry-specific compliance obligations.
Like Voluntary Quantified Carbon Projects, Verified Carbon Projects are ideal for clients motivated by internal values, environmental and social governance (ESG) aspects, voluntary commitments and those wishing to claim independently verified carbon impacts to achieve corporate objectives, with the distinction that Verified Carbon Projects produce a fungible and tradable asset for the company.
In conclusion, it is evident that the adoption of programs to zero or reduce carbon emissions has become increasingly important for companies, both for ethical reasons and to respond to the needs of customers and the market in general. Adopting such programs can therefore allow companies to achieve their sustainability goals and at the same time create added value for their business.