13.2.2. A) ORGANISATIONAL CARBON FOOTPRINT

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the three scopes of emissions?

   Hint

   Think about direct versus indirect emissions.

2. 2.

   What does tCO2e stand for?

   Hint

   Consider the unit used for measuring carbon emissions.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of calculating an organization's carbon footprint?

   • To comply with legal regulations
   • To increase profits
   • To manage and reduce emissions

   Hint

   Consider the environmental goals of organizations.

4. 4.

   Scope 2 emissions include which of the following?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall what types of emissions are considered 'indirect.'

5. 5.

   An organization has a fleet of trucks emitting 50 tonnes of CO2 per year, uses 100,000 kWh of electricity yearly contributing 20 tonnes of CO2, and employees causing 15 tonnes of CO2 through commuting. Calculate the total carbon footprint for this organization.

   Hint

   Add the emissions from each source together.

6. 6.

   If an organization decides to switch to 100% renewable energy for its operations that previously relied on fossil fuels saving 30% of its Scope 2 emissions, how would you estimate the new carbon footprint?

   Hint

   Calculate the savings based on the total Scope 2 emissions before the switch.