WORKED EXAMPLE · FICTIONAL DATA
A footprint report,
explained.
This short teaching example shows how figures should be traceable. It is not a complete inventory or a report for submission.
Example Studio · illustrative year
No direct sources in this fictional case.
Purchased electricity.
One travel activity only.
1. The headline result
The included activities total 2.50 tonnes CO₂e. This is a partial example, not a complete business footprint. Other relevant Scope 3 activities would need assessment before issuing a client inventory.
2. Follow the calculation
| Activity / source record | Amount | Illustrative factor | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 2 / electricity-bills.xlsx | 10,000 kWh | 0.20 kg CO₂e/kWh | 10,000 × 0.20 ÷ 1,000 | 2.00 t CO₂e |
| Scope 3, category 6 / travel-log.csv | 5,000 km | 0.10 kg CO₂e/km | 5,000 × 0.10 ÷ 1,000 | 0.50 t CO₂e |
Factor source: invented teaching coefficients, example version 1. A real workbook records the official factor source, year, version, units and any applicable conversion.
3. What needs checking
- Confirm all bills cover the same year and avoid counting duplicates.
- Check whether the business controls fuel-burning equipment or vehicles.
- Assess relevant Scope 3 categories; missing data is not automatically zero.
- Explain estimation methods and uncertainties.
4. What the business can do next
Check electricity patterns and improve travel records. Any reduction target should be supported by an appropriate baseline and realistic actions. This example cannot establish a business-wide reduction target.
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