Carbon Accounting - Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions

Carbon accounting is the mathematical process of calculating an organisations GHG emissions and disclosing them. Carbon accounting is needed for decarbonisation strategies, SBTi, reporting, supply chain engagement, and company ESG analysis. Many softwares and services in the market help companies calculate their GHG emissions and analyse decarbonisation strategies. Needless to say, knowing the basics and inner working of carbon accounting is still a necessary step to understand how carbon accounting helps businesses improve their ESG efforts. This segment covers the basics, a company example with explanations, current softwares in the market, and current courses for individuals learning about carbon accounting. Jump to section: