Measuring a Manufacturer's Carbon Footprint

Client:

Large manufacturer with dozens of owned facilities and managed assets.

Opportunity:

After advising the client on establishing environmental impact priorities, the company identified Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions as a critical gap area in its sustainability program. The company did not yet have internal capacity, data systems, or the tools needed to measure its operational emissions.

Solution:

Uplift partnered with the client to map its emissions sources, define its GHG inventory boundaries, develop customized technical guidance and tools for carbon measurement, and conduct a quality review of the final results. Uplift also developed a customized internal reporting structure based on relevant reporting frameworks and best data communications practices defined by the GHG Protocol.

Outcomes:

  • The client was able to significantly accelerate the development of their process and increase their internal awareness and buy-in for data collection.

  • The client was confident that the calculations and quantified inputs to the system were accurate and relevant to their company, industry, and locations.

  • The client was able to communicate the benefits of having clear visibility into this risk area (GHG emissions), understand emissions hotspots, and begin planning for enterprise decarbonization efforts.