{"id":265519,"date":"2023-04-11T09:53:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T08:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/?p=265519"},"modified":"2023-07-21T11:40:51","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T10:40:51","slug":"carbon-handprint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/en-au\/blog\/carbon-handprint\/","title":{"rendered":"Carbon Handprint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Header: Handprint&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Carbon Handprint vs Carbon Footprint&#8221; subhead=&#8221;What\u2019s the Difference and Why Does it Matter for Business Travel?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Carbon Handprint vs Carbon Footprint&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; title_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; subhead_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/carbon-handprint.jpg&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; button_one_text__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; min_height=&#8221;396.6px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||23px|||&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;317.6px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||19px|||&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0%||0%||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>In today\u2019s world, we are all aware of the impact our actions have on the environment. From using plastic bags to driving a car, our daily activities contribute to our carbon footprint, which refers to the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere as a result of our activities. However, what is less well known is the concept of a carbon handprint, which is the positive impact we can make on the environment through our actions. Understanding the difference between a carbon handprint and a carbon footprint is crucial for businesses, especially those in the travel industry, to take effective steps towards sustainable and responsible practices.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/SAF.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;aeroplane refuelling&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Bottom view of the pine trees against the clear sky&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ESG_SAF_Final-.pdf&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_height=&#8221;261px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||3px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-2px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;part1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0%||0%||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A carbon footprint is a measure of the total amount of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, that are emitted as a result of human activities such as transportation, energy use, and production processes. It is usually expressed in metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). When we talk about carbon footprint, we are referring to the negative impact that our actions have on the environment. For example, flying is one of the most carbon-intensive activities we can undertake, and it is estimated that a single long-haul flight can produce more carbon emissions than the average person in some developing countries generates in a year.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, a carbon handprint is the positive impact we can make on the environment through our actions. A carbon handprint is the measurement of the amount of carbon dioxide that is prevented from being released into the atmosphere as a result of our actions. For example, a business that invests in renewable energy, such as wind or solar power, is creating a positive carbon handprint by reducing its carbon footprint and preventing the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong>One company&#8217;s carbon handprint helps reduce the carbon footprint of another.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;diagram&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#d1e6d1&#8243; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Carbon Handprint&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/carbon-handprint-icon.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;carbon handprint&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;50%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;carbon handprint&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#438748&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A measure of how much products and services are helping others cut their GHG emissions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You want it to be BIG.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;diagram&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Carbon Footprint&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/carbon-footprint-icon.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;carbon footprint&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;50%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;carbon footprint&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#438748&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A measure of GHG emissions for an individual, event, organisation, service, place or product.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You want it to be SMALL.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;part2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0%||0%||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The concept of a carbon handprint is relatively new, and it is not yet as widely understood as the concept of a carbon footprint. However, it is important for businesses to take both into account when considering their environmental impact. By focusing solely on reducing their carbon footprint, businesses may miss opportunities to create a positive impact on the environment through their actions.<\/p>\n<p>For businesses in the travel industry, the impact of carbon emissions is particularly significant. Travel and tourism account for around 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and this figure is set to rise as the industry continues to grow. Business travel, in particular, is a major contributor to carbon emissions, with air travel being the most carbon-intensive mode of transport. It is estimated that business travel accounts for around 12% of all flights taken, and this figure is expected to continue to rise.<\/p>\n<p>Reducing carbon emissions from business travel is therefore crucial, but it is not enough to focus solely on reducing the carbon footprint of business travel. Businesses also need to consider the potential positive impact they can have through their actions. For example, a business that invests in renewable energy to power its offices and facilities is creating a positive carbon handprint by reducing its carbon footprint and preventing the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Another way that businesses can create a positive carbon handprint is by promoting sustainable and responsible travel practices among their employees. For example, businesses can encourage employees to use videoconferencing and other digital technologies to reduce the need for travel. They can also provide incentives for employees who choose to travel by public transport, bicycle, or on foot rather than by car or plane.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SAF_plane.jpeg&#8221; alt=&#8221;SAF plane&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Bottom view of the pine trees against the clear sky&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;25px||25px||true|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0%||0%||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Understanding the difference between a carbon footprint and a carbon handprint is crucial for businesses, especially those in the travel industry and those who travel for work, to take effective steps towards sustainable and responsible practices. While reducing carbon emissions is important, businesses also need to consider the positive impact they can have through their actions. 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