As organisations strive to achieve their net zero goals, many are turning to carbon offsetting and insetting. Yet, without a solid grasp of the operational activities that generate emissions, these efforts risk being more reactive than strategic.

TEAM Energy’s latest blog sheds light on this issue by focusing on a crucial aspect: how tracking everyday business activities, such as travel, energy consumption, and digital operations, can lead to a more intelligent and effective carbon reduction strategy.

To support this, TEAM has introduced a new solution; the Business Activity Carbon and Offset Calculator. This tool enables organisations to convert operational data into emissions figures and provides cost estimates for offsetting those emissions.

The calculator responds to the increasing demand for transparency and accountability in sustainability reporting. With regulatory frameworks like SECR and TCFD calling for more detailed data, and Scope 3 emissions making up over 70% of many organisations’ carbon footprints, the importance of measuring operational activity is more evident than ever.

Stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and customers, are demanding more than promises. They want tangible evidence of progress, and that begins with accurate data measurement.

The blog emphasises that understanding your organisation’s operational footprint should be the foundation of any offsetting or insetting strategy. This insight can guide everything from supplier collaboration to the development of sustainability programmes, forming the backbone of a robust carbon reduction plan.

TEAM’s carbon calculator provides a straightforward and user-friendly way to start this process, and the blog delves deeper into how operational insight can be linked to long-term climate outcomes.

Read the full article and try the Business Activity Carbon and Offset Calculator.