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The Carbon Footprint as a tool for management and communication<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Natalia Drault – Ignacio Barutta<\/strong><\/p>\n

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face globally.<\/strong> We are all part of the solution, which is why it is essential to have tools that facilitate the management and communication of a climate strategy. All companies, regardless of size or sector, can make a difference.<\/p>\n

More than 30 years after the creation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), several drivers for action can be identified. Among them, and the most important: the evidence confirming that global climate change is accelerating due to anthropogenic causes. This is an indisputable fact.<\/p>\n

The Paris Agreement \u2014 through which signatory countries commit to implementing emission reduction strategies \u2014 increasingly introduces regulatory elements at both national and local levels, driven by the need to meet its targets (Nationally Determined Contributions - NDCs). In addition, consumers demand low-carbon products, clients require their suppliers to manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and regulations increasingly affect business operations.<\/p>\n

The first step to defining a robust climate strategy is understanding where we stand \u2014 that is, knowing the Carbon Footprint generated by our activities. Calculating the Carbon Footprint involves identifying direct emission sources (those under operational control) and indirect emission sources (those we influence but do not control), such as emissions from suppliers or customers.<\/p>\n

Direct emissions are typically classified as Scope 1, indirect emissions from purchased energy as Scope 2, and all other indirect emissions as Scope 3. Additional standards, such as ISO 14064-1, complement this classification by defining specific categories.<\/p>\n

Once emission sources are identified and activity data is available (such as consumption, distances, power, usage time, etc.), the most appropriate quantification method is selected based on internationally accepted methodologies. These allow the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions generated by each activity. This quantity reflects the potential climate impact, which can be linked to business activities through indicators such as carbon intensity \u2014 at both organizational and product levels.<\/p>\n

At the same time, this indicator can be analyzed at different levels:<\/p>\n