The carbon footprint allows the amount of GHG emissions to be quantified, measured in CO2 equivalent emissions, which are released into the atmosphere due to human activities.
There are different accreditation methodologies and systems, and the scope and form of measuring is different in each one.
The carbon footprint of an organisation or product indicates the CO2 emissions and other associated greenhouse gases through its life cycle. The concept is to use market forces to foster sustainability: the customer can demand products with a better environmental profile.
