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August 14, 2020
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Why calculating your company's carbon footprint matters

Company environmental, social and governance (ESG) policy and reporting has become increasingly important. This EY article, attached below, examines the sources of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions throughout the US economy and highlights issues companies need to think about when determining their carbon footprint. It uses the EY Carbon Modeling Tool to show how a close examination of both direct and indirect carbon emissions embedded in a company's supply chain can help companies measure and understand their carbon footprint.

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Why calculating your company's carbon footprint matters

 

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