Carbon Footprinting helps you understand which parts of your supply chain have the greatest impact
What makes up a Carbon Footprint?
Scope 1 (a direct emission):
e.g. gas usage on your main site; own transportation
Scope 2 (an indirect emission):
Emissions associated with the generation of electricity
Scope 3 (indirect emissions):
Emissions associated with materials coming into the site (upstream)
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Emissions due to activities linked to your product once it has left site (downstream)
Scope 3 calculation can be made directly from your financial data: you do not have to go out and measure everything!
Maltdoctor uses UK government approved conversion models
Questions that may stop you progressing
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I am confused after reading the first text box: Where do I start?
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How do I know what data to collect?
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How do I decide which model to use?
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How do I become an expert?
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Where do I find conversion factors?
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What if I am uncertain about the accuracy of my data?
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How do I report carbon footprint performance?
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Some of my colleagues don't believe in climate change so how do I engage them in this?
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"Don't worry
I have been here before you and I can help you answer all these and many more questions -
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You can do it!"
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Maltdoctor can create a map of your carbon footprint and guide you through data collection and reporting
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Here's a typical chain of events
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Explain to your teams what a carbon footprint is, how to deal with uncertainty and what not to worry about.
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Determine the audience who will be interested in the data and why
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Define the data sets required
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Determine areas where improved data collection may be required or define the basis of estimation
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Set up initial modelling to find the profile of carbon in your supply chain
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Create your first carbon footprint model
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Write a report of carbon emissions for stakeholders
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Determine a plan to reduce carbon emissions most effectively by addressing the most significant areas
Maltdoctor has designed carbon calculators from growing of barley through malt production up to use in beer/whisky and will help you understand how to use carbon footprint models effectively
Who is your audience?
List your stakeholders
Why do you want a model?
To have data or to drive change?
Develop a good Carbon Map
Define your scope and supply chain
Report your data and goals
Share your data and aspirations