Measurement and verification

The impact that business activities have on the environment, regarding the emission of greenhouse gases, is termed the business 'carbon footprint', and is measured in units of carbon dioxide (generally abbreviated to carbon).

The footprint analogy has been widely adopted to denote a legacy for future generations, with the implication that the larger and heavier the footprint the longer its effects will last.

To determine your carbon footprint it is necessary to collect reliable data from all areas of your business activity.

SMEs can do this using our business calculator and offset part or the entire resulting carbon footprint. Implementing effective carbon reduction measures will decrease your footprint, leaving you less to offset.

SMEs can also consider having their carbon footprint calculated and verified by a certified assessor. If you are interested in this service, please email us with your details, and a BRE consultant will contact you.

For larger businesses, the BRE Group offers bespoke carbon calculating methods and specialist mitigation advice tailored to your business, its environmental policies, and corporate goals. Please refer to our corporate section for further details.