The first step to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is to create a baseline carbon footprint which will identify direct and indirect GHG emissions attributable to the company. Once this is done a systematic review of the business can be performed in order to identify ways of reducing GHG emissions.
The increasing interest in carbon foot print comes from the growing public awareness of global warming. The global community now recognises the need to reduce GHG emissions to mitigate climate change. Countries, organizations and individuals alike are starting to take responsibility. Businesses and services that are not regulated under the Kyoto protocol may wish to preempt future regulations, and may find marketing advantages in going green. Calculating a carbon footprint can be a valuable first step towards making quantifiable emissions reductions. This in turn can lead to long-term financial savings as well as reducing climate change impact.
The Best time to GO GREEN is now
Countries, Organizations and Individuals need to take responsibility!