Carbon Footprint of ČD Cargo

The carbon footprint is a gauge of the impact of human activity on the environment and in particular on climate change. It is an indirect indicator of the consumption of energy, products, and services. It measures the amount of greenhouse gases that relate to a particular activity or product. In the case of a business, the carbon footprint measures the amount of greenhouse gases associated with its activities. The calculation of the carbon footprint of ČD Cargo, a.s., was carried out in accordance with the international standard GHG Protocol. It is the most widely used calculation tool for the GHG inventory of companies and organizations. It enables the company management not only to measure emissions, but also to plan and manage their gradual reduction.

2022