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The Carbon Footprint Standard

An internationally recognised standard for demonstrating low-carbon credentials. A unified, independent method to manage carbon and energy, applicable to organisations, products, services and events.

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What it is

One standard, every stage of carbon management

The Carbon Footprint Standard provides a transparent, independent framework for demonstrating credible climate action, from the first carbon assessment all the way through to net zero.

Unified & independent: one method to manage carbon and energy
Every stage covered: assessment, reduction and carbon neutrality
Universally applicable: organisations, products, projects, services and events
Aligned with best practice: built on international standards

Carbon Footprint Standard requirements document

The recognition marks

Three levels, four scopes

Demonstrate progress at the level you've achieved, for the part of your business that's been assessed.

Assessed

Your carbon footprint has been independently quantified for your organisation, product, service or event.

Reduced

You have measurably reduced your footprint year-on-year against a verified baseline.

Neutral

You have offset remaining emissions with high-integrity, independently verified carbon credits.

Why it matters

Join hundreds of businesses with the standard

Manage carbon & energy effectively

A clear framework to drive year-on-year improvements.

Save operational costs

Cut emissions and overhead at the same time.

Demonstrate credentials

Independent proof points beyond marketing claims.

Enhance market reputation

Stand out with stakeholders, customers and tender panels.

Meet supply chain tenders

An increasingly common procurement requirement.

Engage your stakeholders

Motivate employees, inform shareholders, reassure customers.

The process

A straightforward route to certification

You don't need to be an existing client. The Standard recognises your carbon credentials whether you've already implemented a programme, used a third party, or need our help building one.

Apply

Submit your existing data or commission a new carbon assessment.

Independent review

Our assessors verify your methodology against the Standard's requirements.

Award

You receive your certification mark to use across marketing and reporting.

Renew annually

Maintain the standard by demonstrating ongoing progress each year.

Ready to earn the Standard?

Arrange an assessment with our expert team, or download the qualification requirements to get started.

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