13.2.2.2. Why calculate

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does a carbon footprint measure?

   Hint

   Think about all the activities that release gases into the air.

2. 2.

   Name the three scopes of emissions.

   Hint

   Consider which emissions are direct and which are indirect.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of calculating a carbon footprint?

   • To manage emissions
   • To increase profit
   • To promote products

   Hint

   Think about environmental benefits.

4. 4.

   Scope 3 emissions include direct emissions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the categories of emissions.

5. 5.

   A company wants to reduce its carbon footprint but is unsure of where to start. Analyze their operations and propose a strategy to calculate and mitigate their emissions.

   Hint

   Look for the areas in operations that contribute most to total emissions.

6. 6.

   Given the emissions data from a company's operations, calculate their total carbon footprint if they report 15 tones from Scope 1, 30 tones from Scope 2, and an estimated 20 tones from Scope 3.

   Hint

   Simply add the three types of emissions together.