Entries tagged with 'footprinting'

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  1. Calculate your organisation's Carbon footprint

    The total set of GHG emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organisation, event or product is commonly called their ‘carbon footprint’. Calculating the carbon footprint of an organisation can be the first step in a programme to reduce the emissions it causes.

    from Carbon Trust on 04 June 2009 | Direct link | Comment on this

  2. Product carbon footprinting: the new business opportunity pack

    This publication summarises the experience from over 20 leading companies that have tested the product carbon footprinting method (PAS 2050), contributed to the development of the Code of Good Practice on Emissions and Reduction Claims and the subset of companies that have decided to communicate their product footprints to customers.

    from Carbon Trust on 29 October 2008 | Direct link | Comment on this

  3. Low carbon refurbishment of buildings - Management guide

    This guide is aimed at those who wish to ensure that a planned refurbishment delivers carbon savings, in addition to meeting its other objectives. It provides clear, practical guidance based on real world experience.

    from Carbon Trust on 01 July 2008 | Direct link | Comment on this

  4. Health Technical Memorandum 07-02: EnCO2de – making energy work in healthcare

    Encode 2006 is the primary guidance on energy efficiency in healthcare facilities. It has been produced as a comprehensive guide to all issues relating to the procurement and management of energy in the NHS.

    from Carbon Trust on 14 February 2006 | Direct link | Comment on this

  5. NHS Carbon Management brochure

    Carbon Management from the Carbon Trust provides technical and change management support to help NHS Trusts realise carbon emissions savings. The aim is to reduce emissions under the direct control of Trusts – whether caused by energy use in buildings, lighting, or vehicle fleets.

    from Carbon Trust on 01 May 2008 | Direct link | Comment on this

  6. Hospitals sector overview

    The UK’s healthcare sector spends more than £400 million per year on energy. Unfortunately, a significant proportion of this is wasted, meaning that money is wasted too. Implementing a few simple techniques can help to reduce the amount of energy consumed in a hospital which releases funding for use elsewhere.

    from Carbon Trust on 01 May 2007 | Direct link | Comment on this

  7. Carbon Footprinting

    This guide provides an explanation of key footprinting concepts, a definition of the term ‘carbon footprint’ and an overview of the key issues in calculating an organisation’s carbon impact, and an introduction to established corporate emissions reporting approaches, such as the GHG Protocol, produced by WRI and WBCSD.

    from Carbon Trust on 16 August 2007 | Direct link | Comment on this