Measurement of
Carbon footprint

The organizational carbon footprint measures the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by all of a company’s activities over a given period. In contrast, a product’s carbon footprint assesses the emissions associated with the life cycle of a product or service, from the sourcing of raw materials to its final disposal. The choice will depend on the organization’s objectives, its customers’ requirements, or market demands.

Any organization can benefit from measuring its carbon footprint. However, it is particularly relevant for companies that are part of national or international supply chains, prepare sustainability reports, have decarbonization goals, seek to strengthen their ESG strategy, or wish to participate in initiatives such as Huella de Carbono Perú.

Currently, measuring a carbon footprint is not mandatory for all companies. However, an increasing number of organizations are doing so to meet the requirements of customers, investors, and international markets, as well as to prepare for new regulations and participate in programs such as Huella de Carbono Perú, promoted by the Ministry of the Environment.

The information required will depend on the scope of the study, but generally includes data on electricity and fuel consumption, transportation, travel, waste, raw materials, and other relevant processes. Our team works with the organization throughout the entire process to facilitate the collection and analysis of this information.

The time required varies depending on the size of the organization, the complexity of its operations, and the availability of information. On average, an assessment can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. At Libélula, we design a timeline tailored to each organization to ensure an efficient and timely process.

Measurements are conducted in accordance with internationally recognized methodologies and standards, such as the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064 and ISO 14067, depending on the type of measurement required. This ensures that results are comparable, transparent, and aligned with international best practices.

Measuring these metrics helps identify opportunities to reduce emissions and optimize resource use, improve operational efficiency, strengthen the sustainability strategy, and meet the expectations of customers, investors, and supply chains. It also serves as a foundation for setting reduction targets and communicating the organization’s progress.

»We support organizations throughout the entire process: from planning and data collection to emissions calculation, identifying reduction opportunities, and preparing for initiatives such as Huella de Carbono Perú. Our approach combines technical rigor with a strategic vision so that emissions measurement generates value for the business."