CarbonNeutral
Issuing Organization:
The CarbonNeutral Company
Label purpose:
CarbonNeutral certification is a transparent, credible, and globally recognised specification for carbon neutrality. It certifies that businesses, products, or services have measured and reduced their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to net zero by The CarbonNeutral Protocol. The label signifies a commitment to immediate and impactful climate action.
Certification Criteria:
To achieve CarbonNeutral certification, an entity must quantify its carbon footprint, set a reduction target, reduce its emissions through internal changes, and offset remaining emissions through verified carbon offset projects. The process follows The CarbonNeutral Protocol, which provides a rigorous framework for achieving carbon neutrality, including accurate carbon measurement, reduction strategies, and high-quality carbon offsetting.
Geographical Coverage:
To achieve CarbonNeutral certification, an entity must quantify its carbon footprint, set a reduction target, reduce its emissions through internal changes, and offset remaining emissions through verified carbon offset projects. The process follows The CarbonNeutral Protocol, which provides a rigorous framework for achieving carbon neutrality, including accurate carbon measurement, reduction strategies, and high-quality carbon offsetting.
Target Industries/Segments:
This certification is applicable across all industries, including but not limited to corporate sectors, manufacturing, transportation, energy, and consumer goods. It is relevant for any organization, product, or service seeking to achieve and demonstrate carbon neutrality.
Certification Process:
Organizations must first calculate their carbon footprint to understand their emissions sources. They must work on reducing their emissions as much as possible through internal changes and sustainable practices. Any remaining emissions are offset by investing in environmental projects that remove or reduce an equivalent amount of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Certification is awarded after the submission of evidence and verification by an independent third party.
Certificate Validity:
CarbonNeutral certification is valid for one year, requiring annual reassessment and verification to ensure ongoing compliance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol. This includes updating the carbon footprint calculation, demonstrating continued emission reductions, and offsetting any residual emissions.
Benefits for Consumers/Producers:
For consumers, the CarbonNeutral label signifies that a company, product, or service is taking responsible action towards reducing its climate impact. For companies, achieving CarbonNeutral certification enhances brand reputation, demonstrates environmental leadership, meets customer and stakeholder expectations for sustainability, and can improve competitive advantage.
Sustainability Impact:
CarbonNeutral certification drives positive environmental impact by encouraging organizations to measure, reduce, and offset their carbon emissions. It supports global climate action efforts, including reducing global greenhouse gas levels, fostering renewable energy projects, and supporting reforestation and conservation projects, thus promoting biodiversity and sustainable development goals.
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