Corporate Advice

Climate Change is not only the greatest environmental threat of the 21st century; it is also one of the greatest challenges for business. Policies designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions and demands from investors and customers for tangible evidence of environmental responsibility require managed responses.

Carbon Management Self-Assessment

ECCM have developed a tool to help your business assess the quality of your systems for Carbon Management; that is, your ability to respond effectively and efficiently to the risks and opportunities that climate change presents.

We can help your company develop a practical and cost-effective carbon management strategy through the following steps:

• Initial quantification of emissions relating to the business.
  
  
• Assessment of the opportunities and threats in the carbon economy.
  
  
• Review of potential carbon management options as detailed below:
  
  
  • Housekeeping
    Reducing waste and better use of existing technology.
    
    
  • Energy Supply
    Use of renewable or low carbon intensity fuels.
    
    
  • Re-engineering and design
    New products, processes and ways of working.
    
    
  • Mitigation
    Offsetting emissions by forestry or other projects.
    
    
• Establishment of monitoring systems with appropriate targets.
  
  
• Communication of initiatives to regulators, shareholders, customers and suppliers.