What is Office Energy Footprint?
The carbon emissions from energy consumed in office buildings, including electricity, heating, and cooling. Office footprints can be reduced through efficient equipment, smart controls, and renewable energy.
Why it matters
Office energy is a Scope 1 and 2 emission source that businesses have direct control over. Simple changes like LED lighting, smart thermostats, and switching to a renewable tariff can deliver measurable reductions within months.
Example
A law firm in a serviced office requests energy data from its landlord. The firm's share of the building's electricity consumption is 85,000 kWh, contributing 17.6 tCO₂e to its Scope 2. Switching to a desk-sharing model on two floors reduces this by 30%.
Related terms
Scope 2 Emissions
Indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the generation of purchased energy consumed by an organisation. This includes electricity, steam, heating, and cooling purchased from utility providers. Scope 2 can be calculated using location-based or market-based methods.
Energy Efficiency
Using less energy to perform the same task or produce the same output. Energy efficiency improvements reduce both costs and carbon emissions, often providing quick payback periods.
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