Carbon Footprint Certification

Certification

We offer certifications for organisations of all sizes, events, products and buildings.

Our certification programme is internationally recognised as best practice in its field.

Our Certifications

  • Carbon Commit

    We certify that an organisation has measured their carbon footprint and demonstrated a commitment to reducing emissions over time.

    Carbon Commit Certification is suitable for organisations who would like to understand the significant aspects of their carbon footprint.

  • Net Zero Scope 1 & 2

    We assess your carbon footprint and help design an action plan for reducing emissions. Scope 1 & 2 emissions that can’t be reduced are removed through high integrity nature-based projects.

    Net Zero Scope 1 + 2 Certification indicates that an organisation is drawing down 100% of the carbon emitted across Scopes 1 & 2.

  • Net Zero

    We assess your carbon footprint and help design an action plan for reducing emissions. Emissions that can’t be reduced are removed through high integrity nature based projects.

    Net Zero Certification indicates that an organisation is drawing down 100% of the carbon it emits.

  • Climate Positive

    Climate Positive Certification is our gold-standard accreditation for any organisation aiming to lead the way by drawing down 125% of the carbon it emits.

    We assess your carbon footprint and help design an action plan for reducing emissions. Emissions that can’t be reduced are removed through high integrity nature based projects.

Certification Technical Specifications

  • Carbon Commit
    Technical Requirements:

    → Commitment to formally reducing emissions.

    → Development of a Climate Action Plan, with exemptions applicable for years 1 and 2.

    → Annual review of Plan with performance informing meaningful efforts, strategies and improvement actions.

  • Net Zero Scope 1 & 2
    Technical Requirements:

    → Development of a Climate Action Plan with exemptions for Year 1 & 2.

    → Annual review of Plan with performance informing meaningful efforts, strategies and improvement actions.

    → Commitment to reducing emissions.

    → 100% offset of emissions for scopes
    1 & 2.

  • Net Zero
    Technical Requirements:

    → Development of a Climate Action Plan with exemptions for Year 1& 2.

    → Annual review of Plan with performance informing meaningful efforts, strategies and improvement actions.

    → Commitment to reducing emissions.

    → 100% offset of emissions.

  • Climate Positive
    Technical Requirements:

    → Development of a Climate Action Plan with exemptions for Year 1& 2.

    → Annual review of Plan with performance informing meaningful efforts, strategies and improvement actions.

    → Commitment to reducing emissions.

    → 125% offset of emissions.

Our Certification Committment

Our certification programme meets the highest industry protocols and stands up to thorough scrutiny. To achieve this, we’ve documented key programme commitments.

  • Best Practice: Continually update our programme requirements in response to the latest industry developments, scientific research, and regulatory requirements.

  • Science-based: GHG measurement and management requirements are based on the best available science, as well as aligned with national and international standards.

  • Transparent: Maintain a transparent and open approach to our programme operations, including our assessment processes and certification requirements.

  • Disclosure: Provide GHG data to relevant stakeholders so they can best understand issued claims.

  • Practicality: Recognising the needs of our programme participants and meaningful carbon management.

We provide participants with robust, credible and meaningful GHG emissions certifications. By adhering to these principles, we support the transition towards a low-carbon future and contribute to global efforts to mitigate climate change.

Alignment with Existing Standards and Protocols

Certification options incorporate and are aligned with accepted standards and protocols through our Technical Specifications. Examples of current accepted standards and protocols include.

  • The GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.

  • The GHG Protocol Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard.

  • ISO 14064 Series for Organisations

  • ISO 14067 Series for Products

  • EN 15978 and ISO 14044 Series for Buildings

  • Integrity Matters: Net Zero Commitments by Business, Financial Institutions, Cities and Regions.