{"id":82713,"date":"2026-04-21T10:30:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/?post_type=case_studies&#038;p=82713"},"modified":"2026-04-21T10:30:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:30:28","slug":"carbon-accountability-in-private-security","status":"publish","type":"case_studies","link":"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/fr\/case-studies\/carbon-accountability-in-private-security\/","title":{"rendered":"CARBON ACCOUNTABILITY IN PRIVATE SECURITY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px); height: 150px;\" title=\"Carbon accountability and crisis response lessons from IDG Security\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=4ae5q-1aa40b7-pb&amp;from=pb6admin&amp;share=1&amp;download=1&amp;rtl=0&amp;fonts=Arial&amp;skin=1&amp;font-color=auto&amp;logo_link=episode_page&amp;btn-skin=3\" width=\"100%\" height=\"150\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Afghanistan: A climate change crisis<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_82714\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82714\" style=\"width: 299px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-82714\" src=\"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MapChart_Map-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"299\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MapChart_Map-3.png 1068w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MapChart_Map-3-222x300.png 222w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MapChart_Map-3-757x1024.png 757w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MapChart_Map-3-768x1039.png 768w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MapChart_Map-3-246x333.png 246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-82714\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Created with map.chart.net<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Climate change has become a critical factor shaping the operational landscape in Afghanistan. Although the country contributes minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, it faces severe consequences of climate disruption, including drought, water\u00a0scarcity\u00a0and the loss of agricultural livelihoods. These environmental pressures\u00a0exacerbate\u00a0poverty,\u00a0displacement\u00a0and local insecurity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Between 2021 and 2024, nearly three million people in Afghanistan were displaced by natural-hazard events such as droughts, floods, heavy snow and avalanches, and in 2024 alone more than 500,000 internally displaced people were recorded.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The country experiences overlapping extreme events, with drought-affected areas, flash floods and heavy snowfall increasingly interacting, undermining resilience and presenting recurrent risks to communities.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0These hazards disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations, with livelihoods reliant on rain-fed agriculture or pastoralism often collapsing during drought, while floods and snowstorms destroy crops, livestock and shelter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For IDG Security, these environmental pressures directly\u00a0impact\u00a0personnel,\u00a0clients\u00a0and the communities in which it\u00a0operates.\u00a0Recognising this, the company has reframed environmental responsibility as an operational necessity rather than a peripheral concern.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The importance of carbon accounting\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carbon accounting, defined as the process of quantifying and reporting greenhouse gas emissions, has become a central pillar of responsible business practice across industries. Once considered a voluntary exercise, it is increasingly moving toward a regulatory requirement as governments introduce mandatory disclosure\u00a0frameworks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2024, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation and its International Sustainability Standards Board introduced new global benchmarks for corporate\u00a0transparency:\u00a0the S1 Sustainability-related Disclosure and S2 Climate-related Disclosure standards. These standards aim to create a consistent framework for how organisations measure and communicate their climate impacts. Many countries are now preparing to embed these principles into national reporting\u00a0systems.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0For\u00a0the private security sector, this shift\u00a0reinforces the need for robust carbon accounting systems that can deliver reliable, auditable data to clients and regulators alike.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<h1>E-Ledgers carbon accounting <span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">E-Ledgers,\u00a0developed through a partnership between Professors Robert Kaplan and Karthik\u00a0Ramanna\u00a0and the E-Ledgers programme,\u00a0represents\u00a0a major methodological shift in how organisations measure and manage their carbon emissions. The system applies the logic of cost-based financial accounting to environmental impacts, enabling companies to track emissions with a degree of precision traditionally\u00a0used in\u00a0monetary\u00a0transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conventional reporting frameworks, such as those based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, rely heavily on broad averages, sector-level emission factors and estimated upstream impacts. As highlighted in a 2024 Harvard Business Review (HBR) article on the Afghanistan pilot, these limitations often lead to inconsistent reporting and an inability to verify supply-chain emissions with any real confidence.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0In complex operations, this lack of traceability can obscure the true sources of carbon impact and undermine efforts to manage emissions effectively.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">E-Ledgers addresses these shortcomings by requiring companies to measure emissions at the point of origin and then\u00a0allocate\u00a0them\u00a0throughout the value chain. By combining direct emissions data with supplier-reported figures, the method captures the embedded carbon in every input and assigns it proportionally to the products or services generated. This produces auditable, real-time data that mirrors the accuracy and traceability of financial\u00a0ledgers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This approach is especially valuable for organisations operating in environments where traditional assumptions about emissions sources do not hold. The HBR article notes that rigorous accounting often reveals unexpected drivers of a company\u2019s footprint, such as food systems, life-support logistics or other non-fuel-related operations, areas that standard estimation models tend to overlook.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The framework therefore shifts carbon accounting from a compliance-oriented exercise to a tool that can meaningfully inform operational decision-making.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For IDG Security, the relevance of E-Ledgers lay in its ability to produce reliable, bottom-up data even in the most challenging contexts. The system\u2019s emphasis on supply-chain traceability, internal operational discipline and verifiable allocation rules aligned directly with IDG\u2019s objective to establish an environmental accounting model that could withstand scrutiny from clients, auditors and regulators.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>IDG&rsquo;s Afghanistan pilot<\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27653024 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW27653024 BCX8\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW120326115 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559731&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-82720 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/11.24k.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/11.24k.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/11.24k-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/11.24k-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/11.24k-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/11.24k-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/11.24k-2048x1448.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/11.24k-471x333.jpg 471w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IDG is among the first private security companies to pilot the E-Ledgers carbon accounting framework, conducting the initiative in Afghanistan, an environment with significant operational and logistical challenges. The pilot focused on measuring the carbon footprint of delivering security services to 35 UN sites across the country, providing a clear and measurable operational output.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To ensure\u00a0accurate, bottom-up emissions accounting, the team examined every\u00a0component\u00a0involved in delivering these services. This included personnel recruitment and training, transportation and equipment provisioning, food supply and life-support systems<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and corporate overheads such as\u00a0IDG&rsquo;s headquarters in Dubai.\u00a0Procurement staff were trained\u00a0to collect detailed supplier-level information, including the origin of food products, the use of fertilisers or pesticides, transportation modes and distances\u00a0and delivery frequency, which is often difficult to capture in high-risk, remote environments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The assessment also considered differences between personnel groups, including Western ex-servicemen, Nepalese Gurkhas and local Afghan staff, reflecting variations in diet, accommodation, energy use and logistical support requirements. Western personnel had higher emissions associated with food and energy use, while local Afghan staff proved to be the most emissions-efficient on a per-service basis. The level of detail in this approach allows E-Ledgers to identify emissions sources that might otherwise be overlooked in complex service operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Evidence of impact<\/h1>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27653024 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27653024 BCX8\">The E-Ledgers pilot revealed that food-related emissions were the single largest contributor to IDG\u2019s carbon footprint, accounting for 38.5<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27653024 BCX8\">%<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27653024 BCX8\">\u00a0of total emissions. This proportion exceeded emissions from transportation, fuel\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27653024 BCX8\">consumption<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27653024 BCX8\">\u00a0and air travel for senior managers. The\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27653024 BCX8\">high level<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27653024 BCX8\">\u00a0of food-related emissions reflected both the company\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27653024 BCX8\">provision of full life support for many on-site personnel and inefficiencies in local supply chains, including transportation,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27653024 BCX8\">storage<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27653024 BCX8\">\u00a0and handling of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW27653024 BCX8\">food.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27653024 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW27653024 BCX8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-82723 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/A.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"686\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/A.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/A-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/A-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/A-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/A-1536x1087.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/A-2048x1449.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/A-471x333.jpg 471w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-82726 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"687\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/B.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/B-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/B-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/B-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/B-1536x1087.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/B-2048x1449.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/B-471x333.jpg 471w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW120326115 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120326115 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW120326115 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27653024 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW27653024 BCX8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-82729 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/C.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/C.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/C-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/C-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/C-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/C-1536x1087.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/C-2048x1449.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/C-471x333.jpg 471w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW120326115 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120326115 BCX8\">The E-Ledgers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120326115 BCX8\">methodology<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120326115 BCX8\">\u00a0made it possible to quantify emissions for each\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120326115 BCX8\">component<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120326115 BCX8\">\u00a0of service delivery, from equipment use and training to headquarters overhead<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW120326115 BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW120326115 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW120326115 BCX8\">This transparency allowed IDG to see where emissions were concentrated and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightRest SCXW120326115 BCX8\">identify<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW120326115 BCX8\">\u00a0actionable opportunities\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW120326115 BCX8\">for reduction, turning abstract environmental metrics\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW120326115 BCX8\">into operationally useful information.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187849079 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187849079 BCX8\">The results highlighted the need to balance sustainability\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187849079 BCX8\">objectives<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187849079 BCX8\">\u00a0with critical operational requirements. While the data\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187849079 BCX8\">identified<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187849079 BCX8\">\u00a0opportunities for emissions reduction, decisions\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187849079 BCX8\">regarding<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187849079 BCX8\">\u00a0staff nutrition, safety and morale could not be compromised without jeopardising mission-critical performance in a high-stress environment. Rigorous accounting supports operational decision-making by revealing trade-offs and informing strategies that reduce emissions without undermining essential<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187849079 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187849079 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW187849079 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559731&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27653024 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW27653024 BCX8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-82735 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/E.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/E.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/E-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/E-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/E-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/E-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/E-2048x1448.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/E-471x333.jpg 471w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-82732 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/D.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/D.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/D-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/D-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/D-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/D-1536x1087.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/D-2048x1449.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/icoca.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/D-471x333.jpg 471w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h1>Next steps<\/h1>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW37183587 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37183587 BCX8\">Following the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37183587 BCX8\">initial<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37183587 BCX8\">\u00a0pilot, IDG plans to refine its data-gathering processes to improve accuracy and efficiency. The company will also seek external verification of its emissions results to enhance credibility and transparency. Over time, this process is expected to enable IDG to implement targeted interventions, optimise supply chains and promote evidence-based sustainability practices across its operations. This model, if adopted more widely, could set a new standard for private security companies\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37183587 BCX8\">operating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37183587 BCX8\">\u00a0in high-risk environments,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37183587 BCX8\">demonstrating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37183587 BCX8\">\u00a0that environmental responsibility and operational effectiveness are compatible goals.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW37183587 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559731&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Conclusion<\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By embedding rigorous carbon accounting into its operational framework, IDG Security\u00a0demonstrates\u00a0that environmental responsibility can be systematically pursued alongside operational imperatives. The company is setting a standard for private security organisations\u00a0operating\u00a0in challenging environments, showing that actionable and verifiable carbon emissions data can be integrated into complex service operations. A clear example of this is\u00a0IDG\u2019s\u00a0decision to include monthly CO\u2082 totals on invoices to its UN clients, making emissions reporting a routine and transparent part of service delivery. Its experience\u00a0demonstrates\u00a0that robust sustainability management is achievable when organisations are committed, innovative and prepared to measure and manage their environmental impact systematically.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adopting the E-Ledgers approach allows companies to see their environmental footprint as a quantifiable metric rather than a vague cost. This transforms the abstract concept of climate impact into auditable and actionable data that informs strategic decisions on resource allocation and risk management, supporting both operational and sustainability\u00a0objectives. IDG Security\u2019s example highlights how a private security company can lead the way in combining operational excellence with environmental accountability, providing a model for the wider industry to follow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Recommendations<\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IDG\u2019s experience offers valuable guidance for other private security companies:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Feasibility for similar PSCs:<\/strong> IDG\u2019s experience suggests that the E-Ledgers\u00a0methodology\u00a0is\u00a0practicable\u00a0for other private security companies\u00a0operating\u00a0in comparable high-risk environments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Leverage internal\u00a0expertise:<\/strong> Companies can use existing operational and accounting capabilities internally to achieve broad engagement and avoid costly reliance on external consultants.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Challenge assumptions:<\/strong> Rigorous, bottom-up data collection is vital as it challenges prior assumptions and uncovers unexpected emissions sources, such as supply chain inefficiencies, that might otherwise remain hidden.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Promote transparency:<\/strong>\u00a0Full transparency is essential. Sharing audited carbon accounts with clients allows them to make procurement decisions based on verifiable data, fostering trust and encouraging responsible supplier\u00a0selection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Supplier collaboration:<\/strong> Accuracy improves when organisations collaborate with\u00a0suppliers,\u00a0and\u00a0encouraging them to adopt the same\u00a0methodology\u00a0creates\u00a0a cascading effect of accountability across the supply chain.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW107817672 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107817672 BCX8\">Unless otherwise cited, information in this case study regarding\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107817672 BCX8\">IDG Security\u2019s implementation of the E-Ledgers pilot in Afghanistan is drawn<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107817672 BCX8\">\u00a0from personal communications with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107817672 BCX8\">IDG<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107817672 BCX8\"> staff in 2025 and 2026.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"give_campaign_id":0},"case_studies_topic":[157],"case_studies_category":[],"class_list":["post-82713","case_studies","type-case_studies","status-publish","hentry","case_studies_topic-afghanistan"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>CARBON ACCOUNTABILITY IN PRIVATE SECURITY - ICoCA - International Code of Conduct Association<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/icoca.ch\/fr\/case-studies\/carbon-accountability-in-private-security\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"fr_FR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"CARBON ACCOUNTABILITY IN PRIVATE SECURITY - ICoCA - International Code of Conduct Association\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"&nbsp; Afghanistan: A climate change crisis Climate change has become a critical factor shaping the operational landscape in Afghanistan. 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