Environmental consulting

Carbon Footprint and SBTi

It is not only since the development of the Sustainable Development Goals and the emergence of the Fridays for Future movement that companies are increasingly being held accountable for climate protection. Contributions to climate protection also bring a competitive advantage if they are planned sustainably and include ecological opportunities and risks.

We help you to define and implement your company’s climate strategy.

In order to better define and elaborate your company’s climate strategy, it is helpful to analyse the carbon footprint, e.g. using the Science Based Tar-gets method. A carbon footprint can be created for the entire company, only for one product or for one event. From this, the relevant processes can be identified and options for action can be worked out.

The carbon footprint reveals the sum of all climate relevant gases emitted e.g. by a product over its entire life cycle. We then use the most applicable standards for the assessment: PAS 2050, GHG Pro­to­cols, ISO 14 040, etc.

The carbon footprint permits an objective assessment of climate protection measures and provides the options of emission credits, CO2-neu­tra­l products, CDM projects, etc. In addition, it provides easily communicated statistics.

Our procedure is consistent with the Life Cycle Assessment but with a focus on climate impacts (greenhouse potential):

  • Establishing the objectives, system boundaries, and suitable methods;
  • Collection of data and calculation of the emissions;
  • Compilation of a detailed carbon footprint balance sheet;
  • Analysis of the relevant emission factors;
  • Identification of management options, measures and recommendations;
  • Support during the implementation of measures, monitoring and report preparation.
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Cornelia Stettler
+41 61 206 95 33
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Gerrit Hinkel
+41 61 206 95 55
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Andy Eigenmann
+41 44 552 43 27
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Philipp Bolt
+41 44 552 43 20
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We need results in climate protection. The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) helps companies to set scientific climate targets and then stay on track to make them happen.

 

What are Science Based Targets?

The name says it all: “Science Based Targets” are science-based climate targets for companies. To become part of the initiative, companies must strive to achieve targets that limit global warming to below 2°C. And the SBTi checks whether the targets set are sufficient and are being met.

 

We believe that involvement in the SBTi makes sense, because:

  • The targets are based on scientific findings. SBTi also reserves the right to adjust them based on new research findings. That is credible.
  • SBTi only accepts absolute CO2 reductions and no “loopholes”, e.g. revenue-based targets. That is effective.
  • The basis is the Paris Climate Agreement, which was signed by 195 parties. This means we are acting in line with the Swiss climate targets and are therefore well prepared for future changes.


Advantages:

The SBTi is an important step for companies to strengthen their climate strategy and make a positive contribution to global climate protection. The high level of credibility enables companies to position themselves as sustainable players in their respective industries and improve their risk profile.


Who is behind SBTi?

The SBTi is a partnership between several organisations, including the UN Global Compact, the WWF and the World Resources Institute. And, of course, all companies that join the initiative.

 

Get in touch with us. We’ll support you throughout the entire process – from the assessment of the current status to the implementation of measures. We’re also happy to model FLAG emission factors in accordance with SBTi or undertake a review of your existing corporate carbon footprint or reduction pathway.

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Mareike Weiner
+41 61 206 95 38
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Andy Eigenmann
+41 44 552 43 27
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