{"id":3065,"date":"2024-09-09T11:06:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T09:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scnode.com\/?page_id=3065"},"modified":"2026-01-06T20:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:00:08","slug":"measuring-supply-chain-carbon-footprint","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scnode.com\/index.php\/measuring-supply-chain-carbon-footprint\/","title":{"rendered":"Measuring Supply Chain Carbon Footprint"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3065\" class=\"elementor elementor-3065\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3b6d15 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a3b6d15\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2e8b68 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f2e8b68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\nMeasuring Supply Chain Carbon Footprint<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c58e3a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c58e3a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d01c53b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d01c53b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edc50a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edc50a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><div><div><div><div data-testid=\"conversation-turn-11\"><div><div><div><div><div><div data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"091728d2-4e03-4a8f-8f1e-572f9d5a577c\"><div><p>When assessing the <b>supply chain sustainability<\/b>, various key performance indicators (KPIs) must be considered. The most commonly used is the <strong>supply chain\u00a0<\/strong><b>carbon footprint <\/b>estimation, which serves as a major proxy for environmental sustainability.\u00a0<\/p><p>Carbon footprint refers to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, measured in CO2 equivalent, generated directly or indirectly by an activity, company, product, or service.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2514dd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2514dd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Importance of Supply Chain Carbon Footprint<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b170064 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b170064\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>supply chain<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>carbon footprint<\/strong> serves as a<strong> key proxy<\/strong> for <strong>environmental sustainability<\/strong> and is increasingly used in <strong>regulations<\/strong> such as the European Green Deal, the Paris Agreement, and the EU&#8217;s Net-Zero Industry Act. These initiatives highlight its <strong>role as a target for reducing emissions<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Its prominence stems from the ability to <strong>summarize all sources of GHG emissions within a company\u2019s supply chain<\/strong>, offering a clear metric for evaluating its impact on climate change.<\/p><p>Given the importance of carbon footprint indicator, it is necessary to focus on its <strong>computation<\/strong> to comprehend how it could be embedded in a<strong> sustainable supply chain simulation model.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-754ef91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"754ef91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Calculating Supply Chain Carbon Footprint<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3064374 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3064374\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The calculation of carbon footprint involves three main inputs:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Activity Volume (A)<\/strong>: Measures the quantity of activity that produces emissions (e.g., in kg, liters, kWh, etc.).<\/li><li><strong>Emission Factor (EF)<\/strong>: A coefficient defining how much GHG is released per unit of activity.<\/li><li><strong>Global Warming Potential (GWP)<\/strong>: A conversion factor that expresses GHG emissions in CO2 equivalent.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22070bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"22070bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CF-formula-1024x316.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3068\" alt=\"Supply chain carbon footprint\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CF-formula-1024x316.png 1024w, https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CF-formula-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CF-formula-2000x617.png 2000w, https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CF-formula-1536x474.png 1536w, https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CF-formula-2048x631.png 2048w, https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CF-formula-24x7.png 24w, https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CF-formula-36x11.png 36w, https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CF-formula-48x15.png 48w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6cc22e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b6cc22e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4741d91 elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"4741d91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7471\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7471\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Mathematical operators<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7472\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7472\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Activitiy Volume<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7473\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7473\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Emission Factor<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7474\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7474\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Global Warming Potential<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7471\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Mathematical operators<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7471\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7471\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p>The operators at the start of the formula are interpreted as follows:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Integral over time (t)<\/strong>: Emissions are calculated across the entire defined time period.<\/li><li><strong>Summation over activities (j)<\/strong>: All activities generating emissions are included in the carbon footprint calculation.<\/li><li><strong>Summation over GHG gases (g)<\/strong>: All greenhouse gases generated or used in the activities are considered, with their effects converted to CO2 equivalents using the GWP coefficient.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7472\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Activitiy Volume<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7472\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7472\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>Represents the <strong>quantity of the flows associated to a certain activity (j) in the time period considered (t)<\/strong>. Depending on the nature of the activity considered, this variable may assume differents measurment unit: kg, ton, liters, m3, MJ, kWh, km,\u2026<\/p><p>Choosing the<strong> right level of detail<\/strong> for <strong>activity mapping<\/strong> affects data collection, estimation accuracy, and the ability to target emission-reduction efforts.<strong> Detailed mapping yields precise results<\/strong> but requires extensive data, while a high-level approach may lead to less accurate estimates.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7473\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Emission Factor<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7473\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7473\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>An emission factor (EF)<strong> represents the amount of a pollutant released relative to the activity causing the emission.<\/strong> These factors are usually expressed as the pollutant\u2019s weight per unit of activity and help estimate emissions from various pollution sources.<\/p><p>The coefficient is related to a specific activity (j) that defines the <strong>quantity of emissions for a particular GHG (g) per unit processed<\/strong> by that activity (volume\/mass\/distance\/energy, etc.).<\/p><p>\u00a0They are typically averages of available quality data and assumed to be representative over the long term.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7474\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Global Warming Potential<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7474\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7474\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>The Global Warming Potential (GWP) factor<strong> allows for comparison between different GHGs<\/strong> by converting their emissions into CO2 equivalent.<br \/>It is a <strong>conversion factor to CO2 equivalent mass relative to the global warming potential of a specific greenhouse gas (g)<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p><p>The GWP coefficient is purely scientific and does not vary by application. Typically, the <strong>100-year GWP is used<\/strong>. In carbon footprint calculations, the GWP factor is sourced from scientific references.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe2fa41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fe2fa41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8050673 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8050673\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Carbon Footprint according to the GHG Protocol<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ef3478 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ef3478\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>GHG Protocol<\/strong> is the primary framework for calculating a supply chain carbon footprint. <br \/>It defines emissions in three scopes:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Scope 1<\/strong>: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (e.g., fuel, chemicals, and factory emissions).<\/li><li><strong>Scope 2<\/strong>: Indirect emissions from purchased energy like electricity, heat, and steam.<\/li><li><strong>Scope 3<\/strong>: Indirect emissions across the value chain, both upstream and downstream. This scope often accounts for the largest share of emissions and has become mandatory under the EU&#8217;s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c5097f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8c5097f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ghgprotscopes-1024x657.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3079\" alt=\"Supply chain carbon footprint\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ghgprotscopes-1024x657.png 1024w, https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ghgprotscopes-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ghgprotscopes-2000x1283.png 2000w, https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ghgprotscopes-1536x985.png 1536w, https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ghgprotscopes-2048x1314.png 2048w, https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ghgprotscopes-24x15.png 24w, https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ghgprotscopes-36x23.png 36w, https:\/\/scnode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ghgprotscopes-48x31.png 48w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5258c0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5258c0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By <strong>integrating carbon footprint<\/strong> estimation into<strong> supply chain models<\/strong>, companies can <strong>monitor, optimize, and reduce<\/strong> their <strong>environmental impact<\/strong>, contributing to global sustainability efforts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-899e870 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"899e870\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5227a6b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5227a6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-966bf96 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"966bf96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-324c045 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"324c045\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-119d216 e-con-full e-transform e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"119d216\" 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elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d6bbd61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Modeling Sustainable supply chain<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d20ffd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d20ffd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sustainable development modeling approaches and strategies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab6fd35 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ab6fd35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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The most commonly used is the supply chain\u00a0carbon footprint estimation, which serves as a major proxy for environmental sustainability.\u00a0 Carbon footprint refers to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, measured in CO2 equivalent, generated directly or indirectly by an activity, company, product, or service. Importance of Supply Chain Carbon Footprint The supply chain\u00a0carbon footprint serves as a key proxy for environmental sustainability and is increasingly used in regulations such as the European Green Deal, the Paris Agreement, and the EU&#8217;s Net-Zero Industry Act. These initiatives highlight its role as a target for reducing emissions. Its prominence stems from the ability to summarize all sources of GHG emissions within a company\u2019s supply chain, offering a clear metric for evaluating its impact on climate change. Given the importance of carbon footprint indicator, it is necessary to focus on its computation to comprehend how it could be embedded in a sustainable supply chain simulation model. Calculating Supply Chain Carbon Footprint The calculation of carbon footprint involves three main inputs: Activity Volume (A): Measures the quantity of activity that produces emissions (e.g., in kg, liters, kWh, etc.). Emission Factor (EF): A coefficient defining how much GHG is released per unit of activity. Global Warming Potential (GWP): A conversion factor that expresses GHG emissions in CO2 equivalent. Mathematical operators Activitiy Volume Emission Factor Global Warming Potential Mathematical operators The operators at the start of the formula are interpreted as follows: Integral over time (t): Emissions are calculated across the entire defined time period. Summation over activities (j): All activities generating emissions are included in the carbon footprint calculation. Summation over GHG gases (g): All greenhouse gases generated or used in the activities are considered, with their effects converted to CO2 equivalents using the GWP coefficient. Activitiy Volume Represents the quantity of the flows associated to a certain activity (j) in the time period considered (t). Depending on the nature of the activity considered, this variable may assume differents measurment unit: kg, ton, liters, m3, MJ, kWh, km,\u2026 Choosing the right level of detail for activity mapping affects data collection, estimation accuracy, and the ability to target emission-reduction efforts. Detailed mapping yields precise results but requires extensive data, while a high-level approach may lead to less accurate estimates. Emission Factor An emission factor (EF) represents the amount of a pollutant released relative to the activity causing the emission. These factors are usually expressed as the pollutant\u2019s weight per unit of activity and help estimate emissions from various pollution sources. The coefficient is related to a specific activity (j) that defines the quantity of emissions for a particular GHG (g) per unit processed by that activity (volume\/mass\/distance\/energy, etc.). \u00a0They are typically averages of available quality data and assumed to be representative over the long term. Global Warming Potential The Global Warming Potential (GWP) factor allows for comparison between different GHGs by converting their emissions into CO2 equivalent.It is a conversion factor to CO2 equivalent mass relative to the global warming potential of a specific greenhouse gas (g).\u00a0 The GWP coefficient is purely scientific and does not vary by application. Typically, the 100-year GWP is used. In carbon footprint calculations, the GWP factor is sourced from scientific references. Carbon Footprint according to the GHG Protocol The GHG Protocol is the primary framework for calculating a supply chain carbon footprint. It defines emissions in three scopes: Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (e.g., fuel, chemicals, and factory emissions). Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased energy like electricity, heat, and steam. Scope 3: Indirect emissions across the value chain, both upstream and downstream. This scope often accounts for the largest share of emissions and has become mandatory under the EU&#8217;s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). By integrating carbon footprint estimation into supply chain models, companies can monitor, optimize, and reduce their environmental impact, contributing to global sustainability efforts. 01 Modeling Sustainable supply chain Sustainable development modeling approaches and strategies. Deep dive 02 Supply chain carbon footprint How to measure one of the most important indicators for sustainability. You are here 03 Digital twins for sustainability Quantify emissions, plan sustainability initiatives and align with financial goals with digital twins Deep dive Photo by HD Wallpapers on StockSnap<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"ppma_author":[18],"class_list":["post-3065","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Measuring Supply Chain Carbon Footprint - SCNODE.COM<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/scnode.com\/index.php\/measuring-supply-chain-carbon-footprint\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"it_IT\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Measuring Supply Chain Carbon Footprint - SCNODE.COM\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Measuring Supply Chain Carbon Footprint When assessing the supply chain sustainability, various key performance indicators (KPIs) must be considered. The most commonly used is the supply chain\u00a0carbon footprint estimation, which serves as a major proxy for environmental sustainability.\u00a0 Carbon footprint refers to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, measured in CO2 equivalent, generated directly or indirectly by an activity, company, product, or service. Importance of Supply Chain Carbon Footprint The supply chain\u00a0carbon footprint serves as a key proxy for environmental sustainability and is increasingly used in regulations such as the European Green Deal, the Paris Agreement, and the EU&#8217;s Net-Zero Industry Act. These initiatives highlight its role as a target for reducing emissions. Its prominence stems from the ability to summarize all sources of GHG emissions within a company\u2019s supply chain, offering a clear metric for evaluating its impact on climate change. 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Summation over GHG gases (g): All greenhouse gases generated or used in the activities are considered, with their effects converted to CO2 equivalents using the GWP coefficient. Activitiy Volume Represents the quantity of the flows associated to a certain activity (j) in the time period considered (t). Depending on the nature of the activity considered, this variable may assume differents measurment unit: kg, ton, liters, m3, MJ, kWh, km,\u2026 Choosing the right level of detail for activity mapping affects data collection, estimation accuracy, and the ability to target emission-reduction efforts. Detailed mapping yields precise results but requires extensive data, while a high-level approach may lead to less accurate estimates. Emission Factor An emission factor (EF) represents the amount of a pollutant released relative to the activity causing the emission. 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Carbon Footprint according to the GHG Protocol The GHG Protocol is the primary framework for calculating a supply chain carbon footprint. It defines emissions in three scopes: Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (e.g., fuel, chemicals, and factory emissions). Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased energy like electricity, heat, and steam. Scope 3: Indirect emissions across the value chain, both upstream and downstream. This scope often accounts for the largest share of emissions and has become mandatory under the EU&#8217;s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). By integrating carbon footprint estimation into supply chain models, companies can monitor, optimize, and reduce their environmental impact, contributing to global sustainability efforts. 01 Modeling Sustainable supply chain Sustainable development modeling approaches and strategies. Deep dive 02 Supply chain carbon footprint How to measure one of the most important indicators for sustainability. 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The most commonly used is the supply chain\u00a0carbon footprint estimation, which serves as a major proxy for environmental sustainability.\u00a0 Carbon footprint refers to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, measured in CO2 equivalent, generated directly or indirectly by an activity, company, product, or service. Importance of Supply Chain Carbon Footprint The supply chain\u00a0carbon footprint serves as a key proxy for environmental sustainability and is increasingly used in regulations such as the European Green Deal, the Paris Agreement, and the EU&#8217;s Net-Zero Industry Act. These initiatives highlight its role as a target for reducing emissions. Its prominence stems from the ability to summarize all sources of GHG emissions within a company\u2019s supply chain, offering a clear metric for evaluating its impact on climate change. Given the importance of carbon footprint indicator, it is necessary to focus on its computation to comprehend how it could be embedded in a sustainable supply chain simulation model. Calculating Supply Chain Carbon Footprint The calculation of carbon footprint involves three main inputs: Activity Volume (A): Measures the quantity of activity that produces emissions (e.g., in kg, liters, kWh, etc.). Emission Factor (EF): A coefficient defining how much GHG is released per unit of activity. Global Warming Potential (GWP): A conversion factor that expresses GHG emissions in CO2 equivalent. Mathematical operators Activitiy Volume Emission Factor Global Warming Potential Mathematical operators The operators at the start of the formula are interpreted as follows: Integral over time (t): Emissions are calculated across the entire defined time period. Summation over activities (j): All activities generating emissions are included in the carbon footprint calculation. Summation over GHG gases (g): All greenhouse gases generated or used in the activities are considered, with their effects converted to CO2 equivalents using the GWP coefficient. Activitiy Volume Represents the quantity of the flows associated to a certain activity (j) in the time period considered (t). Depending on the nature of the activity considered, this variable may assume differents measurment unit: kg, ton, liters, m3, MJ, kWh, km,\u2026 Choosing the right level of detail for activity mapping affects data collection, estimation accuracy, and the ability to target emission-reduction efforts. Detailed mapping yields precise results but requires extensive data, while a high-level approach may lead to less accurate estimates. Emission Factor An emission factor (EF) represents the amount of a pollutant released relative to the activity causing the emission. These factors are usually expressed as the pollutant\u2019s weight per unit of activity and help estimate emissions from various pollution sources. The coefficient is related to a specific activity (j) that defines the quantity of emissions for a particular GHG (g) per unit processed by that activity (volume\/mass\/distance\/energy, etc.). \u00a0They are typically averages of available quality data and assumed to be representative over the long term. Global Warming Potential The Global Warming Potential (GWP) factor allows for comparison between different GHGs by converting their emissions into CO2 equivalent.It is a conversion factor to CO2 equivalent mass relative to the global warming potential of a specific greenhouse gas (g).\u00a0 The GWP coefficient is purely scientific and does not vary by application. Typically, the 100-year GWP is used. In carbon footprint calculations, the GWP factor is sourced from scientific references. Carbon Footprint according to the GHG Protocol The GHG Protocol is the primary framework for calculating a supply chain carbon footprint. It defines emissions in three scopes: Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (e.g., fuel, chemicals, and factory emissions). Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased energy like electricity, heat, and steam. Scope 3: Indirect emissions across the value chain, both upstream and downstream. This scope often accounts for the largest share of emissions and has become mandatory under the EU&#8217;s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). By integrating carbon footprint estimation into supply chain models, companies can monitor, optimize, and reduce their environmental impact, contributing to global sustainability efforts. 01 Modeling Sustainable supply chain Sustainable development modeling approaches and strategies. 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