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1 CARBON FOOTPRINT PHILIPPINES :: MALAYSIA :: VIETNAM :: INDONESIA :: INDIA :: CHINA

2 Learning Bites GHG emissions What is Carbon Footprint Scope of GHG Emissions / Carbon Footprint International Best practices on Carbon Footprint PAS 2050 Overview of PAS 2050 Steps towards Greener Environment Emissions Reductions

3 Every Human being adds over 30 Billion Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide, 400 Million Tonnes of Methane to the atmosphere causing adverse climatic conditions.

4 Is there a way to measure GHG Emissions? YES Carbon Footprint

5 What is CARBON FOOTPRINT Total amount of CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions by an organization. Measure the impact of activities on the environment, in particular climate change. Relates to the amount of greenhouse gases produced through burning fossil fuels for electricity, heating and transportation etc. Units - tonnes (or kg) of carbon dioxide.

6 Scope of GHG Emissions

7 Types of Carbon Footprint Assessment Buildings / Offices / Industries Products & Services

8 Office / Industry Carbon Footprint An Example

9 Product Carbon Footprint An Example

10 IS THERE ANY STANDARD FOR CARBON FOOTPRINT? YES PAS 2050 Product Carbon Footprint (British Standard Institute)

11 What is PAS 2050? Developed by the British Standards Institute Consistent method for assessing the life cycle GHG emissions of goods and services. Measurement tool/protocol for companies to make credible reduction commitments and achievements on life cycle GHG emissions of products,

PAS 2050 Benefits Companies Internal assessment of product life cycle GHG emissions Evaluation of alternative product configurations, operational and sourcing options, etc.

12 PAS 2050 Benefits Companies Internal assessment of product life cycle GHG emissions Evaluation of alternative product configurations, operational and sourcing options, etc. on the basis of their impact on product GHG emissions A benchmark for measuring and communicating emission reductions Customers Confidence that the life cycle GHG emissions being reported for products are based on a standardized, robust method Greater understanding of how their purchasing decisions impact GHG emissions Support for comparison of product GHG emissions using a common, recognized and standardized approach Support for corporate responsibility reporting social and economic impacts 12

13 PAS 2050 Reporting Principles Relevance Select sources, data and methods to assess GHG emissions. Completeness Include all GHG emissions. Consistency Enable meaningful comparisons in GHG related information. Accuracy Reduce bias and uncertainty as much as practical. Transparency Disclose enough information allowing third parties to make decisions

14 PAS 2050 Assessment Process STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 Product Selection Carbon Footprint Reporting

15 Stage 1 - Product Selection Start up Phase Engaging Supplier Product Selection Set Objectives Choosing Product Stakeholder Engagement

16 Stage 2 Calculating Product Carbon Footprint

Stage 3 - Reporting Carbon Footprint Introduction Aim Scope Principles of GHG Assessment Claims Set Boundaries during Assessment GHG Emissions during Product Life Cycle Overall Emissions Emissions

17 Stage 3 - Reporting Carbon Footprint Introduction Aim Scope Principles of GHG Assessment Claims Set Boundaries during Assessment GHG Emissions during Product Life Cycle Overall Emissions Emissions during specific phases Units of Measurement Up to date Assessment Results GHG Emissions Reductions during Product Life Cycle Requirements of reductions achieved Disclaimer about uncertainty of results References 17

Emissions Reductions Practical steps Closer monitoring of vehicle fuel usage Air conditioning replacement Power saving initiatives Include hybrids and diesels in fleet Doubled sided printing mandated

18 Emissions Reductions Practical steps Closer monitoring of vehicle fuel usage Air conditioning replacement Power saving initiatives Include hybrids and diesels in fleet Doubled sided printing mandated Improve monitoring of courier use Improve branch insulation Work with suppliers by understanding what they are doing to reduce emissions Encourage video conferences 18 Encourage ride sharing Energy audits for entity premises Organise energy saving campaigns Optimize waste and recycling systems Launch sustainable procurement campaign

19 Summary Carbon Footprint is a measure of organization s / product GHG emissions. Most organizations are moving towards assessing their carbon footprint & taking measure to neutralize / offset / minimize it. PAS 2050 is a standard by BSI to asses the carbon footprint of products & services. Carbon Footprint follows three major steps: Select Product Calculate Carbon Footprint Report Carbon Footprint

21 Thank you very much!

Corporate Emissions Assessment Protocol

Corporate Emissions Assessment Protocol For the measurement, management, and reduction of organisations greenhouse gas emissions 1 1 Version 1_4 2 Part 1: Requirements The Carbon Trust About the Carbon