How to Use this Knowledge Hub

Welcome to the Compare Your Footprint Knowledge Hub, your comprehensive guide to carbon footprinting and maximising the value of the Compare Your Footprint platform. 

Whether you're just beginning your sustainability journey or looking to deepen your understanding after completing your first carbon footprint, this Hub will guide you through every step.

For Experienced Users

If you already have experience and are looking for specific information, feel free to jump directly to the relevant section or use the search bar at the top of the Hub to quickly find what you need.

For Beginners

If you are new to carbon footprinting, we recommend following the steps in order below. Each section builds on the previous one to give you a clear, step-by-step path to understanding and reducing your carbon emissions.

1. Glossary of terms

Get familiar with key carbon footprinting terms that will help you navigate the process. 

2. What are your motivations for carbon footprinting? 

3. Carbon footprinting explained 

A breakdown of what carbon footprinting is and how it is measured. 

4. Scopes 1, 2, and 3 explained 

Explore the various types of emissions you need to track, including direct emissions, indirect emissions from energy use, and those generated across your supply chain. 

5. Benefits of carbon footprinting your organisation

Discover the benefits of measuring and reducing your carbon emissions, including enhanced reputation, cost savings, and greater operational efficiency.  

6. Plan the scope of your carbon footprint 

Determine the key activities to measure and include in your carbon footprint 

7. How to collect data for your carbon footprint 

Learn how to gather accurate data from your operations to create a reliable emissions report. 

8. How to register

Step-by-step instructions on creating your account with Compare Your Footprint.

9. Discover our software 

An overview of the platform’s features and how they can help streamline your carbon accounting. 

10. Setting up your organisation

A step-by-step guide to inputting your organisation's details into the software. 

11. Setting up your facilities 

Guidance on adding all relevant facilities to the software. 

12. Add and update business usage data 

Instructions on how to enter and maintain your operational data over time.

13. Create a report 

Learn how to generate a detailed carbon footprint report using the data you've collected. 

14. Understand your results 

Understand how to Interpret your carbon footprint report and gain insights into areas for improvement.

15. What next?

Explore the next steps after completing your first carbon footprint assessment, including setting science-based targets, and sharing your results with key stakeholders.

Need a Quick Answer?

For concise responses to common questions, explore our FAQ list or simply type your query into the search bar.

This Hub is designed to help you navigate carbon footprinting with ease, providing you with the tools and insights necessary to make informed sustainability decisions.

Next up: Explore our Glossary of Terms to familiarise yourself with key carbon footprinting terms.