Your carbon footprint as a business can be defined as a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide (and other greenhouse gases) emitted through the combustion of fossil fuels as part of your everyday operations. 

The benefits of calculating and reducing your footprint are huge, starting with the following:

• cost savings through managing resources and implementing good environmental practice
• enables your company to report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emission performance and set targets for improvement
• generates great PR through communicating your environmental successes
• improves reputation with customers and potential customers
• differentiates your products and brands in the marketplace
• good for staff morale and attracts high-calibre employees
• companies are making supply chain selection based on environmental factors
• valued by your ethical investors and potential investors
• prepares your business for future legislative changes