Carbon footprint

The carbon footprint of an organization is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by direct or indirect effect through its activity.

CORES has calculated the carbon footprint of its headquarters, partially incorporating scope 3, with 2021 the base year. The inventory has been carried out based on the GHG Protocol standard, using the calculator published by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, and the emission factors by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

Scope 1 emissions are direct greenhouse gas emissions. In CORES’ case, they come from the fuel consumption of its own vehicles as well as other controlled vehicles, the building's generator set and those from fugitive emissions.

Scope 2 emissions are the indirect emissions associated with the generation of electricity consumed within the Corporation's offices.

Scope 3 takes into account the emissions linked to the consumption of water and paper, and commuting and business trips.

In 2024, CORES’ carbon footprint amounted to 52.53 t CO₂ equivalent,, 9.3% higher than the value calculated for 2023. Only Scope 1 emissions decreased (-7.6%) compared to the previous year, while Scope 2 and 3 emissions increased by 21.6% and 7.4% respectively. Scope 2 and 3 have a greater weight in the structure (22.9% and 71.3%, respectively), whereas Scope 1 emissions account for only 5.8%. 

CORES, after registringn its carbon footprint in the Spanish Registry, has obtained the "calculo" (calculation) seal for 2024. Currently, it is in the process of obtaining the "calculo+compenso" (calculation + offset) seal for 2024, which certifies the partial offsetting of its carbon footprint. CORES had previously obtained the “calculo” seals for the wears 2021, 2022 and 2023, as well as the “calculo+compenso” seals for 2022 and 2023.