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Businesses today face increasing pressure from customers, investors, and regulators to demonstrate environmental responsibility. Carbon footprinting is a critical step in identifying where your greenhouse gas emissions come from, understanding your climate impact, and taking action to reduce it.

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Product/Service Carbon Footprint vs Organisational Carbon Footprint:

An organisational carbon footprint measures the greenhouse gas emissions from all of your business operations over a set period, while a product or service carbon footprint focuses on the emissions associated with a single product or service throughout its life cycle.

Whether you need to understand your company-wide impact or assess individual products, Valpak can provide expert guidance and tailored solutions to help you achieve your carbon goals.

Our carbon footprinting approach Carbon footprinting: benefits for business Why choose Valpak

Comprehensive, transparent, and reliable

Valpak’s Carbon Footprinting Services quantify the GHG emissions associated with a product, activity or organisation. Robust methodologies are used to ensure accurate and credible carbon reporting, drawing on GHG protocol and ISO14064 for organisational footprints and specific organisational activities, as well as LCA methodologies and ISO 14067 for product carbon footprints. Our experts handle all aspects of carbon accounting, from data collection to benchmarking and actionable recommendations.

Step-by-step process:

Data collection – Gather data on site-specific energy, fuel, and supply chains
Emission calculation – Apply GHG conversion factors to quantify the relevant carbon footprint
Analysis & benchmarking – Identify carbon hotspots and areas for improvement
Reporting & recommendations – Clear, practical insights to reduce emissions and improve sustainability performance

Practical insight that supports performance and progress

Identify emissions hotspots across operations and supply chains
Improve efficiency and reduce costs through data-driven insights
Enhance credibility with stakeholders and align with ESG objectives
Support Net Zero and Science-Based Target commitments

Expertise, accuracy, and actionable insights

Valpak has decades of experience supporting businesses in compliance, sustainability, and carbon management. Our approach is:

Data-led: Advanced analytics to ensure accurate, high-quality carbon data
Practical: Recommendations that link emissions reduction to operational efficiency
Regulatory-ready: Aligns with ESG, reporting frameworks, and Net Zero initiatives
Trusted: Supporting thousands of businesses across the UK and Europe

FAQs

What data is required for a carbon footprint analysis?Toggle

A robust carbon footprint analysis for businesses requires a detailed dataset covering both direct operations and wider supply chains. This typically includes:

Energy and fuel consumption data (electricity, gas, oil, etc.)
Transport and logistics information (fleet fuel, business travel, delivery miles)
Purchased goods and services (supplier data, materials, packaging, etc.)
Waste generated and disposal methods
Employee commuting or remote working activity
Product life cycle considerations (for product-level footprints)

Valpak’s team specialises in collecting and analysing this data, filling gaps where needed, and ensuring compliance with recognised standards such as ISO 14064 and the GHG Protocol.

How often should a business measure its carbon footprint?Toggle

Most businesses benefit from completing a business carbon footprint assessment annually. This aligns with corporate reporting cycles and helps track year-on-year progress toward sustainability goals. However, certain industries, such as construction, manufacturing, or product development, may require more frequent assessments to evaluate specific initiatives or supply chain alterations. Valpak works with businesses to set an appropriate reporting frequency, ensuring the results remain accurate, timely, and useful for decision-making.

How do Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions differ?Toggle

Greenhouse gas emissions are grouped into three categories under the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol:

Scope 1: Direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the business, such as company vehicles or on-site fuel combustion.
Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased energy, electricity, steam, heating, or cooling consumed by the organisation.
Scope 3: All other indirect emissions across the value chain, including supplier activities, product use, employee travel, waste, and distribution. For most businesses, Scope 3 represents the largest share of emissions and can be the most challenging to measure.

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Take the first step toward Net Zero. Understanding your carbon footprint is the first step toward reducing emissions and achieving sustainability goals. Let Valpak guide you with tailored, reliable carbon footprinting services that provide clarity, control, and actionable results.