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What is a Carbon Footprint?

A carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas emissions from a company’s activities across its operations and value chain. It includes direct emissions from facilities and vehicles, as well as indirect emissions from purchased energy, business travel, commuting, and suppliers.

Watch the 1-minute video below to learn what a carbon footprint is, why it’s the foundation of every sustainability strategy, and how businesses can calculate it using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

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