1. Terms, principles and procedures

2. Understanding the scopes of emissions

3. Collecting & collating the necessary data.

To create an effective emissions reduction program, follow these steps:

• Free PDF Version: Download the emissions reduction program that will give you guidance and assistance in creating your own program.
• Conduct a Business Assessment: Evaluate your business’s current environmental impact and identify areas for improvement.
• Set Clear Goals and Objectives: Define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) targets for reducing emissions.
• Consult Industry Sources: Reach out to industry-specific professionals and organizations to gain valuable insights and advice.
• Get the Full Version: You can purchase the customizable version, or get it free when you buy carbon offsets, allowing you to tailor the program to your business needs, and customers get it for
• Customise the Template and forms for your business and replace [Company Name] and other details to uniquely reflect your organisation.
• Modify Policies and Procedures: Adapt the program to suit your business environment, operations, and needs.
• Use the Activity Forms: Record and document meetings, decisions, and actions taken to control emissions.
• Establish Accountability: Designate responsible personnel to oversee program implementation and progress.

The price for the program is $500. Customers who buy carbon offsets get a 50% discount and subscribers get it for free.

Reduce Energy Use

Energy use typically comprises about half of a company’s carbon footprint. Reducing a facility’s energy use not only cuts cost on energy bills, but also decreases the environmental burden for which a company is responsible. Whether that’s installing energy-efficient lighting, using energy-efficient appliances, or switching to a green web hosting company, there are many ways to make small changes. And those small changes have the potential for a big impact: according to the EPA, over 1.5 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions would be saved if every office product purchased in the U.S. was ENERGY STAR certified.

Educate Employees

With the proper training, employees can be the greatest asset in reducing carbon footprint. To achieve real results, it requires a steadfast commitment from every member of the organization, from top to bottom. Make a public pledge to reduce carbon emissions, and ensure employees understand the reason behind the pledge and what they can do to help. Workshops, webinars, and signage are all effective ways to educate employees. When everyone is involved, a real difference can be made.

Offer a Flexible Work Schedule

Does your organization offer work-from-home days? According to a recent survey, more than 50 percent of Americans drive alone to work every day. As commuters drive to work, cars create a large amount of pollution that indirectly adds to a company’s footprint. Whenever possible, offer a flexible schedule where work-from-home days are encouraged. This will lessen the amount of pollution your employees create as a by-product of their job duties. As an added bonus, a corporation’s company cars can be fuel-efficient or electric models reduce the environmental impact as well.

Track for Supply Chain Efficiency

With so many interwoven pieces, an organization’s supply chain is brimming with opportunity for carbon footprint reduction. Oftentimes, money, time, and resources are wasted through inefficient operations. Directly ask suppliers if they have quantifiable measures on their generated greenhouse gas emissions. Some large corporations have already advocated for increased transparency from their suppliers. According to the CDP, Walmart, CVS Health, and Target have started collecting data from their suppliers in order to cut their environmental risks and reduce carbon emissions in their supply chains.

Air travel

Air travel is responsible for a large part of a carbon footprint. Avoid flying as much as possible.. Go economy class as Business class is responsible for almost three times as many emissions as economy. This is because in economy, the flight’s carbon emissions are shared among more passengers. First class can result in nine times more carbon emissions than economy. If you can’t avoid flying, offset the carbon emissions of your travel.

Eliminate Single-use Plastics

Single-use plastics are another large contributor to a business’s carbon footprint. Every time someone throws away a plastic straw, bag, cup or packaging materials, these products exact a toll on the environment. Almost all plastic products are made from fossil fuels, and refining those fuels into plastics is an energy-intensive process that is driving up global emissions. Items such as cafeteria cutlery, disposable coffee cups and plastic water bottles can easily be switched for reusable items instead. Opting for reusable replacements reduces a carbon footprint while reducing waste hauling costs, too.

• Our programs are based on the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.

• It is an emissions accounting tool used by many businesses and organizations worldwide. More than 9 out of 10 Fortune 500 companies use the GHG Protocol.

• It provides the accounting platform for virtually every corporate GHG reporting program in the world.

• It establishes comprehensive global standardized framework for GHG emissions from private and public sector operations.