Businesses committing to carbon management

News Article - 22 March 2011
Category: Regulatory

Many businesses assign scientists, engineers or environmental managers to control the carbon management of organisations.

An increasing number of businesses are committing to carbon accounting, particularly for companies involved in manufacturing and production which makes carbon management such a complex subject.

Businesses regulated by the European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) - required where organisations emit over 25,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CDE) each year - require an expert to understand the chemical processes and emissions sources in order to provide an accurate carbon footprint report.

The mere cost and risk factors have influenced a number of businesses regarding the management of CO2 emissions as an important business strategy. Not only can carbon management influence top line growth in business, it can also influence social awareness and attitude towards the issue.

The number of certifications awarded to UK businesses for reducing carbon emissions has reached 500, with many high street retailers receiving the Carbon Trust Standard. The organisations have gained this accolade following measures and reductions in carbon emissions across their operations, with commitments to reducing levels year on year.

Harry Morrison, general manager of the Carbon Trust Standard, said: "There is a real business momentum now behind companies measuring and most importantly committing to reduce their carbon emissions. Each of the 500 Carbon Trust Standard bearers has taken action to reduce their carbon emissions and therefore improve their overall competitiveness.

"Some organisations undergo assessment to verify their efficiency gains and benchmark their performance, others to help lower their energy dependence, while for many, gaining the Carbon Trust Standard provides the ability to confidently communicate their performance to customers and carbon conscious consumers. We congratulate them all on taking up the low carbon challenge and setting the bar for others."

Reporting carbon footprints has never been more mainstream. Access business accounting software can provide businesses with management reporting software that enables a simple and efficient solution to account for carbon emissions in exactly the same way companies analyse financial performance.

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Article keywords: Carbon management, carbon accounting, European Emissions Trading Scheme, EU-ETS, carbon footprint report, CO2 emissions, carbon emissions, Carbon Trust Standard, Harry Morrison, Carbon Trust Standard

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