Explanation: Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF)

The corporate carbon footprint (CCF) describes the totality of all direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions caused by a company within a specific period of time. This includes emissions from energy consumption, the vehicle fleet, production, but also from upstream and downstream processes along the value chain (e.g., purchased goods, business travel, or waste disposal). The aim of carbon accounting is to identify emission drivers, derive measures for reduction, and lower the carbon footprint in the long term.

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