How do you practically measure carbon emissions
The launch of new software to measure Carbon emissions took place at London’s Softworld Exhibition in Birmingham in the United Kingdom will be used by manufacturers
Business software producer Access Accounting has unveiled new functionality from its Access Dimensions accounting package that provides the a practical solution for organisations looking to measure their carbon footprint.
The combination of Access Dimensions and figures from DEFRA and the Carbon Trust enables organisations to account for their carbon emissions as part of normal day-to-day operations. It adds no cost or complexity, making the figures as easy to access as financial reports.
Companies are more attractive to their multi-national customers, employees and the communities in which they operate. The challenge has always been…where to start. The answer is measurement; after all you can’t manage what you can’t measure.
Since 1996, Access Dimensions has served mid-market organisations with real-time information aimed at helping them make better business decisions. The carbon emission functionality will bring clarity to managers looking to understand which business activities are generating the most carbon and so make informed decisions on strategies to reduce them.
Access Accounting is offering the new accounting for carbon emissions functionality within the latest version of its Access Dimensions software at no extra charge. The initiative was part of the company’s ongoing strategy to help reduce business complexity and extend the reach of its solutions.
John Beech explains: “When we looked at the means by which customers could easily and cost effectively measure carbon emissions, it was clear there was a lack of practical tools out there. It soon became apparent that the existing infrastructure of Access Dimensions offered a perfect solution, as it already held most of the data necessary to calculate the carbon footprint.
All that was needed was for our development teams to incorporate the DEFRA and Carbon Trust figures to close the loop on measurement. As with all great ideas, it sounds far simpler than it was.”
