Identify the Sources of Emissions
Collect Data on Emissions
For hotels, this could include emissions from onsite power generation, heating systems, and company vehicles.
Calculate Carbon Emissions
This includes emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling.
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For hotels, this could include emissions from waste disposal, business travel, and the lifecycle of purchased goods.
The initial step in carbon accounting involves identifying the sources of carbon emissions, like direct emissions, indirect emissions stemming from the generation of purchased energy and all other indirect emissions within a company's value chain.
After identifying the sources of emissions, the subsequent crucial step is to gather data on these emissions. This entails quantifying or estimating the volume of greenhouse gases produced by each source, a task that can be intricate due to the diverse range of sources and emissions types.
Calculating carbon emissions involves the systematic assessment of the amount of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, released into the atmosphere as a result of specific activities or processes in the hotel.