Carbon Handprint
Measure the positive climate impact of your product or service — how much your solution reduces your customers' emissions. Handprint complements footprint accounting.
What carbon handprint means
The carbon handprint is the counterpart to the carbon footprint. While the footprint measures a company’s own emissions, the handprint measures how much a company’s product or service reduces the emissions of its customers or others.
Handprint is most relevant for companies whose solution — technology, service, or material — enables others to reduce their emissions.
Who this is for
Technology and service companies whose solution replaces a more carbon-intensive alternative; material manufacturers whose product reduces energy consumption in buildings or processes; companies that want to communicate their positive impact to customers and investors.
How carbon handprint is calculated
Handprint calculation compares the lifecycle emissions of your solution against a reference scenario — what the customer would otherwise have used. The difference is the avoided emission, i.e. the handprint.
Calculation is based on frameworks such as SRF (Solution Reference Framework) or applied LCA methodology. We document assumptions and sensitivities transparently.
What you get
- Handprint calculation and report
- Comparison to reference scenario with justification
- Methodology documentation for customer communication and audit
- Guidance on communication approach
Frequently asked questions
Is there a standard for handprint?
The field is evolving. SRF (Solution Reference Framework) is one of the most recognised frameworks. We use the best available methodology and document choices transparently.
Can handprint be used in marketing?
Yes, but claims must be justified. We guide the framing so it withstands scrutiny.
Let's establish fit before you commit to anything
Fill in the short scoping form. You'll get an indicative assessment of your situation.