Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Greenhouse-gas accounting · Core

Carbon footprint

Also called: emissions footprint

ELI5

Total greenhouse-gas emissions associated with an organisation, product, event or activity under a stated boundary.

Used in conversation

“Which standard and reporting period govern carbon footprint?”

Pitch context

You will see “Carbon footprint” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches greenhouse-gas accounting.

Why it matters: In greenhouse-gas accounting, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.