The fight against climate change and efforts to minimise the environmental impacts that an organisation generates are now a primary concern in any line of business. One of the determining environmental aspects that we need to be aware of and monitor is the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) being produced – a goal that organisations like Pemsa have defined in their Sustainability Plan.

An organisation’s carbon footprint is the amount of GHG emissions generated by the operations of that organisation over a given period of time (usually one year).

Calculating these emissions is the first step in establishing an effective GHG emissions reduction plan, not to mention the great deal of environmental, economic and positioning benefits that come with it:

  • It provides an index for measuring how much of an impact our operations are having on Climate Change. Knowing the carbon footprint of an organisation is the first step in taking measures to reduce these emissions.
  • It allows us to prioritise emission reduction opportunities and focus our efforts more efficiently on areas with the greatest potential for reduction.
  • It is an important tool that helps the company gain an understanding of the environmental impact associated with its activities.
  • It reflects a commitment to transparency towards customers and suppliers.
  • It enhances awareness among all staff of our responsibility regarding the issue of global warming.
  • It improves external communications with stakeholders.
  • It raises awareness among stakeholders, especially suppliers and subcontractors.

 The calculation of an organisation’s carbon footprint is divided into the following scopes:

Scope 1: corresponds to direct GHG emissions, i.e. those originating from sources owned by the business. It also includes emissions from sources that are not owned but rather controlled by the business. For example, burning fuel, vehicle use and product manufacturing.

Scope 2: refers to indirect GHG emissions associated with electricity. In other words, emissions caused by the generation of electricity for energy purposes. It also includes emissions linked to the consumption of electricity from non-renewable sources, as well as low energy efficiency in electrical devices.

Scope 3: the remaining indirect GHG emissions. These are sources that are not owned or controlled by the company. Examples include collaborating entities and distributors.

Based on the above, Pemsa has calculated its carbon footprint in these scopes for the year 2024 with the result of 927,408.32 tCO2e, and is firmly committed to achieving a 40% reduction in its carbon footprint by 2030.

This commitment to measuring and reducing the carbon footprint is part of the Sustainability Plan currently being developed by Pemsa. The plan has already achieved key milestones such as the creation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its metal tray systems. These EPDs have been verified by AENOR’s GLOBAL EPD programme and the International EPD System by Environdec, in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN 15804 standards, and the company is also EcoVadis certified, all of which is grounded in environmental management systems aligned with the ISO 14000 series standards.

For more information, please refer to our Sustainability Policy.