Carbon Footprint Analysis Concepts, Methods, Implementation, and Case Studies [Hardcover]

The negative impacts of carbon emissions from human activities continue to dramatically reshape the environmental, political, and social landscape. These impacts coupled with cap and trade schemes iterate the importance and need to properly measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon Footprint Analysis: Concepts, Methods, Implementation, and Case Studiesprovides up-to-date technical information and practical guidance on measuring and reducing energy and GHG emissions. Presenting a comprehensive framework for carbon management, this book:

• Provides definitions, concepts, benefits, and background information regarding carbon footprint analyses
• Discusses the GHG accounting methods
• Outlines the general systems framework for conducting an audit
• Features four case studies in higher education, service, and manufacturing organizations

The book includes detailed discussions of the concepts and explains how the different concepts fit together. It suppliesthe necessary background as well as systematic tools and procedures for organizations to measure and reduce their carbon footprints and begin to adapt to a carbon-constrained world.

WHY CARBON FOOTPRINT ANALYSIS AND REDUCTION?
Definitions of Carbon Footprint Analysis and Related Concepts
Introduction
Carbon Footprint Analysis
Greenhouse Gases
Global Warming, Climate Change, and Global Change
Life Cycle Assessment and Embedded Carbon
Other Footprints: Water, Nitrogen, Ecological Footprints
Pollution Prevention
Sustainability and the Triple Bottom Line
Acronyms
Units
References

Benefits of Energy and Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Minimization
Introduction
Environmental Benefits
Economic Benefits
Corporate Image Benefitsl#”