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Carolina Skarupa
Product Carbon Footprint Analyst
The growing awareness of human activity’s impact on the environment has driven the search for solutions to mitigate damage. In this context, calculating and reducing carbon footprints has become a central goal for companies committed to sustainability.
The European Union has set a target to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, which involves reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 95% compared to 1990 levels. This ambitious goal requires a phased and collective effort, including a 40% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030.
This article explains what carbon footprint certification is, how to obtain it, and the main benefits it offers to businesses.
Carbon footprint certification is a process in which an independent, accredited body verifies the information a company provides about its GHG emissions. This ensures the data's reliability and transparency, demonstrating compliance with international standards for measuring and reporting emissions.
Measuring the carbon footprint is a crucial step for companies to understand their environmental impact and implement effective emission reduction strategies. Certification, on the other hand, provides credibility and trust in a company’s sustainability efforts.
Obtaining carbon footprint certification showcases a company’s environmental commitment and offers several advantages:
There are three main types of carbon footprint certification:
The certification process in Spain includes the following steps:
Requirements:
Having the right tools makes all the difference on the path to decarbonization. This is where Manglai stands out as a go-to solution for companies looking to measure, reduce, and certify their carbon footprint.
Our features, designed under the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064 standards, include:
Manglai is here to guide your business toward sustainability, offering the tools and expertise needed to reduce your environmental impact effectively.
Carolina Skarupa
Product Carbon Footprint Analyst
About the author
Graduated in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, with a master’s degree in Environmental Management and Conservation from the University of Cádiz. I'm a Product Carbon Footprint Analyst at Manglai, advising clients on measuring their carbon footprint. I specialize in developing programs aimed at the Sustainable Development Goals for companies. My commitment to environmental preservation is key to the implementation of action plans within the corporate sector.
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