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# Criterion C.6 - Quantification of the reduction potential of an action

The primary objective of the Bilan Carbone® method is to "produce a comprehensive snapshot of all greenhouse gas emissions" from an activity or project.

The secondary objective is to provide study managers with an "environmental management tool" dedicated to GHG emissions, enabling them to implement and monitor actions aimed at reducing emissions associated with their activity. Thus, quantifying the "GHG gains" of the reduction actions that can be implemented is a necessity for any organisation wishing to plan the reduction of its GHG emissions over time.

It will be assessed whether the tool provides users with means to quantify the reduction potentials of their reduction actions, at a minimum on a declarative basis, but grounded in the calculated emissions.

This quantification must adhere to the same methodological principles as those used for GHG assessment as defined in Pillar A, or be based on existing methodologies (such as Quanti GES or [Empreinte projet](/compliance-framework/annexes/bibliographie.md#methode-empreinte-projet-de-lademe)).

For tools intended for "project" or "product" purposes, it will be assessed whether they assist the user in quantifying the GHG impact of alternatives.

#### Criterion

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="136"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:red;"><strong>Mandatory</strong></mark></td><td><strong>Criterion C.6 - Quantification of the reduction potential of an action</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Question</strong></td><td>Does the candidate tool allow quantification of the reduction potential of an operational action (immediate and priority)? Does the candidate tool allow quantification of a decrease in the share of emissions from a category or sub-category of emissions? Does the candidate tool allow quantification of an emission reduction through changes in the associated activity data?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Responses</strong></td><td><ul><li><mark style="color:green;"><strong>Yes, the tool offers a module for quantifying reduction potentials (for operational actions) based on the modification of emission factors and activity data associated with an organisation's activity, taking into account both reduction potential and any rebound effect.</strong></mark></li><li><mark style="color:green;"><strong>Yes, the tool enables the quantification of reduction potentials (for operational actions) based on the declaration of a percentage reduction over a defined scope (category, sub-category of emissions or more precise) of the completed assessment.</strong></mark></li><li><mark style="color:red;"><strong>No, the tool only allows a declarative quantification of the reduction potentials of operational actions.</strong></mark></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Implementation guidance</strong></td><td><p>Verify whether the candidate tool allows a GHG gain to be entered for the defined actions; verify whether the quantification is accompanied by a dedicated methodological guide or whether it is performed on a declarative basis.</p><p>Verify whether the candidate tool allows the indication of the share of reduction of a category, sub-category or group of emissions linked to a reduction action.</p><p>Verify whether the candidate tool integrates a module or functionality for quantifying reduction potentials through the creation of simulations/scenarios of change (in emission factors and activity data).</p></td></tr></tbody></table>


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