Measuring Came’s organisational carbon footprint to improve product and service competitiveness.
Came’s 5 pillars of innovation and sustainability form the foundation of our commitment to a responsible and conscious future. To turn these principles into concrete actions, we have launched a new project: mapping the organisational carbon footprint in Came.
What organisational carbon footprint is
An organisation’s carbon footprint is a measure of the climate impact created by its activities, expressed in tons of CO₂ equivalent (CO₂e). This indicator quantifies the organisation’s direct emissions (from its own or controlled sources) and indirect emissions (from the value chain, such as purchased energy or waste management).
How this mapping is done
The project takes place in several stages, based on the international standard EN ISO 14064-1:2019, and includes reporting the following emission categories:
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- Category 1 – Direct GHG Emissions;
- Category 2 – Indirect Emissions from Imported Energy;
- Category 3 – Indirect Emissions from Transportation;
- Category 4 – Indirect Emissions from Purchased Products and Services;
- Category 5 – Indirect Emissions from Use of Products;
- Category 6 – Indirect Emissions from Other Sources.
By collecting data (energy, raw materials, transport and waste) and applying emission factors, consumption is converted into equivalent emissions, then analysed and validated according to the reference standards.
Benefits for Came and its customers
This mapping allows us to identify critical areas in the CO₂ footprint, assess opportunities for recycling and reuse, create sustainable innovation ideas and map journey of continuous improvement.
Measuring organisational carbon footprint brings tangible and lasting benefits. First of all, it identifies where process efficiency can be improved to bring greater awareness and control over action areas. This results in lower costs through smarter resource use and adopting more energy-efficient solutions.
At the same time, commitment to sustainability strengthens the company’s reputation and opens up access to financing and facilities dedicated to companies that adopt responsible practices. Being compliant with new environmental regulations also means ensuring transparency and reliability to the market, thus gaining a competitive edge and greater credibility with stakeholders.
With this approach, Came strengthens its commitment to turning values into measurable, future-oriented actions.
Article by:
Alessandro Zennato
Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental System Manager
consulting@came-italy.com
+39 0444 488282
