Hybrid method: Definition
The hybrid methodology combines both spend-based and activity-based methods for carbon accounting, recommended by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol to enhance accuracy.
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Activity-based method
The activity-based method calculates emissions from physical activity data, such as litres of fuel, kilowatt-hours or tonnes of…
Spend-based method
The approach of quantifying GHG emissions through spending relies on taking the monetary value of a purchased product…
Life cycle assessment (LCA)
Life cycle assessment (LCA) assesses the environmental impact of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle…
SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) constitute a category of businesses defined by staff count and annual turnover, with…