The Context of Organizational Carbon Footprinting in Sri Lanka: A Case Study for Stationery Industry
摘要
This chapter explains a study conducted on an organizational carbon footprint assessment for a leading stationery manufacturing organization in Sri Lanka. Using ISO 14064-1 standards, a unique methodology estimated the total carbon footprint at 9,037.23 tCO2e/year. GHG emission hotspots were identified as material imports, purchased electricity consumption, and employee commuting. The analytical hierarchy process ranked carbon footprint reduction strategies based on criteria like cost, maintenance, environmental benefits, and social acceptance. Sourcing materials locally was the top-ranked strategy, followed by carbon offsetting, changing suppliers to a nearby country, and implementing Reduce-Reuse-Recycle (3R) practices. Switching to energy-efficient appliances and equipment ranked highest for reducing purchased electricity emissions. Providing employee accommodation ranked first for reducing employee commuting emissions. These findings offer a decision-making framework for achieving sustainability in the stationery industry by reducing organizational carbon footprints.