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When referring to the carbon footprint of an organisation and the emission sources that are analysed in its calculation, we refer to the concepts of Scope or Category (depending on the calculation method used: GHG Protocol or ISO 14064-1- respectively).

There is a wide variety of standards and methodologies for calculating the carbon footprint at international level, as is evident from the reports of the European Commission. 

In an increasingly environmentally conscious world, companies and organisations are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a fundamental tool for this purpose, as it allows the environmental impacts associated with a product, process or activity to be assessed throughout its entire life cycle.

A carbon footprint is defined as ‘the total greenhouse gases emitted by the direct or indirect effect of an individual, organisation, event or product’.

The Government of Catalonia, through the Department of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda, demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental monitoring with the approval of the new Integrated Environmental Inspection Programme for the year 2024. 

The commitment of European states to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlights the need for many changes in the current way of doing things, both by governments and businesses. However, the need to achieve objectives by 2030 and 2050 requires an action plan that will need the knowledge of many professional groups. I will focus on the field of engineering in all its specialties, undoubtedly one of the most significant contributors to the proper development of these obligations.

Best Available Techniques (BAT) emerge as the most advanced frontier of industrial practice, establishing a new paradigm of environmental responsibility. These techniques represent a firm commitment to reducing emissions and impact on the environment, defining the optimal limits of industrial activities.