Frequently asked questions
Which are the benefits of SuFu services?
Our services are designed to provide businesses with a range of benefits beyond just reducing emissions. We identify cost-effective solutions that can also drive cost savings and revenue growth. Our services can help improve reputation and credibility by demonstrating leadership in sustainability, as well as gain customer loyalty from those who value socially and environmentally responsible practices. Additionally, we assist businesses in complying with emerging regulations.
Why prioritise activity-based over spend-based approach?
The GHG Protocol prioritizes the activity-based approach over the spend-based approach in the calculation of emissions because it provides a more detailed and accurate picture of an organization's emissions. It identifies and quantifies emissions from specific activities, allowing organizations to target specific reduction opportunities. Spend-based approach calculates emissions by the amount spent, which can provide an approximation but is less accurate in identifying sources of emissions and it makes it very difficult to create supply-chain-based reduction strategies.
How does SuFu ensure that its services are based on sound science?
SuFu's team of climate scientists have a deep understanding of the science behind climate change and the actions that need to be taken to mitigate its impacts. We constantly update our methodology based on the latest scientific knowledge. We follow the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) standards, a widely used and accepted international accounting tool to track and report emissions. We work in line with the IPCC guidelines, the ISO 14064 and we only work with carbon removal partners which follow the Oxford Offsetting Principles.
Does SuFu only help SMEs?
While SuFu has a specific focus on SMEs, the company is dedicated to making its goal accessible to businesses of all levels, regardless of size and location.
Why are Scope 3 emissions so important?
Scope 3 emissions, also known as "indirect emissions," are important because they account for the majority of an organization's total greenhouse gas emissions, including emissions from the supply chain, employee commuting, waste disposal, and customer use of products. They are also important because they are often harder to quantify and control. Companies that address and manage their Scope 3 emissions are better placed to account for their entire environmental impact, improve their reputational standing, and support the development of climate policy.