Understand Your Business Emissions
Begin With A Comprehensive Carbon Audit
Calculating Your Business Carbon Footprint
To accurately measure your business’s carbon footprint, you’ll need to gather data on the following:
Energy consumption: Electricity and fuel usage for company vehicles.
Water usage: Consumption and treatment processes.
Employee travel: Commuting and business trips.
Waste management: Disposal and recycling practices.
By analysing this information, you can identify areas where you can reduce your environmental impact.
Carbon Audits With Tariff
Your carbon footprint refers to your business’s total greenhouse gas emissions. In short, it’s your business’s silent impact on the planet. Greenhouse gases are the main cause of global warming, so measuring and actively reducing your carbon footprint is vital to protecting the planet.
At Tariff.com, we can carry out a comprehensive carbon audit to measure your business’s carbon footprint. Our consultants are trained to calculate your emissions, ensuring you have all the data you need to set achievable targets and start reducing.
Control Your Carbon Footprint With IPSUM
If you’re looking to proactively monitor your emissions, IPSUM may be just the thing for you. Your carbon footprint is constantly evolving. IPSUM is a carbon management system designed to track, measure, and monitor your emissions.
Using small IoT sensors connected to your energy use points, IPSUM enables you to measure how much energy is being used, as well as when and where in your business. It presents this data in a user-friendly dashboard, for an at-a-glance overview of your carbon footprint.
Learn MoreWhy Choose Tariff.com?
As well as helping to save the planet, there are many other practical reasons as to why your business might want to reduce your carbon emissions:
Meet Regulations
Be ahead of the changes, by 2035 you will not be able to buy new petrol and diesel electric vehicles in the UK.
Save Money
Identify which areas of your business use a lot of energy and make the required changes to cut costs.
Meet Customer Demands
Disclose your level greenhouse gas emissions, the steps you are taking to reduce and your progress.
Green Credentials
Strengthen your green credentials and meets ambitious sustainability goals.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint, Power Your Business Sustainably.
kWhs per Annum used
| Contract Length | Tonnes of Carbon Saved |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 2.33 |
| 2 years | 4.66 |
| 3 years | 6.99 |
| 4 years | 9.32 |
| 5 years | 11.65 |
Source by Uk Goverment GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting
| Activity | Country | Unit | Year | kg CO2e |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Generated | Electricity: UK | kWh | 2024 | 0.2331 |
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Start Your Net-Zero Journey Today
Climate change is increasingly urgent for governments, companies, and consumers alike. We all have a responsibility to make changes, including businesses, who will be closely watched by many. After all, doing right by the planet is doing right by your customers.
However, your transition to net-zero doesn’t have be a burden. Tariff.com empowers businesses to change for the better, offering tailored support to make sustainability simpler. We employ a comprehensive 5-step strategy to transform your emissions and revolutionise your energy usage.
Our 5 Step Strategy
1. Calculate
We’ll measure the carbon footprint and environmental impact of your business.
2. Target
We’ll help you set achievable targets to tackle your emissions.
3. Reduce
We’ll help reduce your consumption and optimise energy usage.
4. Offset
We’ll offset your remaining emissions with carbon credits and environmental projects.
5. Results
We’ll measure the carbon footprint and environmental impact of your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases generated and released into the atmosphere because of an organisation, individual or community.
The short answer is yes. Since 1990 business sector emissions have increased by 46.8%.
Reducing your carbon footprint is important because it mitigates the effects of global warming and climate change by improving public health and maintains biodiversity. Lower carbon emissions ensure we have cleaner air, water and good.
Measuring emissions is essential because it gives you a clear picture of your current environmental impact. By understanding exactly where and how your emissions are produced, you can create a targeted reduction strategy that delivers real, measurable results.
You’ll need data on your energy use, fuel consumption, business travel, supply chain activities, waste generation, and more. The more detailed and accurate your data, the more reliable your emissions measurements will be.
According to the UK Government, emissions form business sectors are estimated to be around 59.5 megatons, that is 18.2% of all carbon dioxide emissions.
The government would like business to start committing to act against climate change in 3 ways:
- Achieve net-zero emissions before 2050
- Disclose your progress yearly
- Half your greenhouse gas emissions before 2035
Yes. By measuring your emissions, you can identify areas where energy and resources are being wasted. Addressing these inefficiencies often leads to lower utility bills, reduced operational costs, and overall improved business performance, all while lowering your carbon footprint.
Most businesses measure their emissions annually to track progress and comply with reporting requirements. However, more frequent monitoring, such as quarterly, can help identify trends sooner and adjust reduction strategies more effectively.
While it’s possible to estimate emissions using online tools, working with sustainability experts ensures your data is accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with recognised standards. Specialist support can help you capture all relevant sources, interpret the results, and develop a clear action plan to reduce your impact effectively.
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WE CAN HELP WITH...
- Business Gas
- Business Electricity
- Business Water
- Heating Solutions
- Electronic Vehicle Charging
- Renewable Energy
- Net-Zero Solutions
- Solar Panels
