Carbon Footprint
What is a Carbon Footprint and Why Does It Matter?
The carbon footprint is of great significance in the global fight against climate change. It refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions, primarily carbon dioxide (CO₂), released into the environment as a result of human activities. Calculating and reducing the carbon footprint is one of the most important actions in the pursuit of a more sustainable economy, human existence, and the future of the entire planet. The unit of measurement for the carbon footprint is the mass of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e), which also takes into account other greenhouse gases, converting their impact on the climate.
For medium-sized manufacturing companies, like ours, the carbon footprint is not only a measurable indicator of our impact on the planet but also a significant factor in building our identity and competitiveness in the business market. Clients and partners are increasingly focused on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) aspects, and a commitment to reducing emissions can create a substantial market advantage while lowering operational costs.
Carbon Footprint Calculation Ranges for Companies and Bukpol’s Carbon Footprint
The calculation of the carbon footprint for medium-sized companies is carried out in two main ranges:
Scope 1 – Direct emissions resulting from the company’s activities, such as fuel combustion in company vehicles, emissions from heating boilers, and refrigerant leaks.
Below are the results of Bukpol’s carbon footprint in Scope 1 for the year 2023:
Scope 2 – Indirect emissions associated with the purchase of electricity, heating, steam, or cooling consumed in the company’s operations. This range can be calculated using two methods:
Location-based – Considers actual emissions associated with energy production in the given region, based on average emission factors for the local energy grid.
Below are the results of Bukpol’s Carbon Footprint in Scope 2 using the Location-based method for the year 2023:
Market-based – Considers emissions based on actual electricity purchases, including contracts for renewable energy and guarantees of origin.
Below are the results of Bukpol’s Carbon Footprint in Scope 2 using the Market-based method for the year 2023:
There is also Scope 3 for carbon footprint calculation, which, while not yet mandatory to report, includes other indirect emissions throughout the entire supply chain, such as raw material transport, emissions generated by suppliers, product disposal, or employees’ business travel.
As a manufacturing company, we understand the importance of the carbon footprint and are actively working to reduce it. We are implementing innovative technologies, optimising energy consumption, and collaborating with eco-friendly suppliers to make our operations more environmentally friendly. Our goal is to consciously build a sustainable future, together with our partners and customers.
OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT EQUIVALENT TO:
