The OTCF Company, the owner of the 4F brand, is calculating its carbon footprint. The data collected will allow the company to take actions that have genuine impact on the environment. Carbon footprint analysis is part of the 4F Change strategy. Carbon footprint analysis was prepared by Carbon Footprint Foundation based on the guidelines provided by OTCF. Carbon footprint is calculated based on the GHG (Greenhouse Gas Protocol) Protocol by the Carbon Footprint Foundation. According to GHG, carbon footprint should be analysed in three scopes. The first comprises direct emissions from fuel combustion: the amount of fuel burnt by fleet vehicles and gas used to heat usable spaces. The second scope covers the consumption of purchased energy necessary for company’s operations: electricity and heat used for the maintenance of office and warehouse spaces. The third one involves other indirect emissions. These include, e.g. the use of resources used during the manufacture of a clothing collection, employees’ commute, transport of goods, e-commerce activity or waste resulting from the company’s operation.

“While creating the 4F Change strategy in 2020, we started by identifying the key areas of the company that affect the environment. The next step was to measure the carbon footprint. This way, we obtain necessary data that we will use to develop a detailed action plan of reduction measures,” – says Przemysław Feliga, ESG Project Manager.

For OTCF, calculating the carbon footprint is a very important part of environmental actions aimed at preparing the company’s decarbonisation strategy in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. With the analysis made by the Carbon Footprint Foundation, the company will identify the most carbon-intensive areas of its activity.

 “Analysing the carbon footprint of a business’s manufacturing and service processes is a significant organisational and logistical challenge. Non-financial (ESG) reporting requires the analysis of companies’ emissions within all three scopes. Conscious business is already taking specific actions towards transparent communication and giving the consumer a choice. Ever since the beginning of its operation in 2019, the Foundation has been educating society and analysing the carbon footprint. We notice a growing need for these measures. Reliable carbon footprint analysis means creating long-term competitive advantage in the market for goods and services. I’m very happy that the OTCF company has taken up the challenge. It’s an investment that ultimately pays off for everyone,” – says Agnieszka Rozwadowska, the CEO of the Carbon Footprint Foundation.

Carbon footprint analysis is a meticulous process. It will aid the company in seeking better solutions in design, material sourcing, production and daily operation. It will indicate the areas where the changes will bring the best results for the environment.