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*'''Locations:''' Specific geographical sites or operational areas within the organization. | *'''Locations:''' Specific geographical sites or operational areas within the organization. | ||
*'''Items:''' Products or goods (e.g. raw materials, components, finished goods, shipping units) | *'''Items:''' Products or goods (e.g. raw materials, components, finished goods, shipping units) | ||
=== Specific Details for Items === | |||
For items, Carbon Footprint is categorized based on "Material Use Category": | |||
*Product: Including consumables, disposables, and durables. The default measurement unit is per kilogram (kg) of the product, but alternative units may be used depending on the product's nature (e.g., per consumer unit, per portion, per liter, etc.). | |||
*Packaging: Measured per Trade Unit, which can be a Consumer Unit, Handling Unit, Shipping Unit, or Transport Unit. | |||
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Revision as of 13:55, 28 January 2024
Carbon Footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted directly or indirectly, expressed as a net total emission value. These emissions are measured in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent (kgCO2eq). The calculation converts all GHGs into CO2 equivalents using a standardized Global Warming Potential (GWP) table based on a 20-year time horizon.
Application
The Carbon Footprint can be applied to various entities, including:
- Legal Entities: Such as corporations or organizations. The Carbon Footprint is measured over a specified period, typically per year.
- Locations: Specific geographical sites or operational areas within the organization.
- Items: Products or goods (e.g. raw materials, components, finished goods, shipping units)
Specific Details for Items
For items, Carbon Footprint is categorized based on "Material Use Category":
- Product: Including consumables, disposables, and durables. The default measurement unit is per kilogram (kg) of the product, but alternative units may be used depending on the product's nature (e.g., per consumer unit, per portion, per liter, etc.).
- Packaging: Measured per Trade Unit, which can be a Consumer Unit, Handling Unit, Shipping Unit, or Transport Unit.
