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DownloadISO’s Carbon Neutrality Standard was finalized in 2023 as part of the ISO 14060 family of standards. Building on the British Standards Institution (BSI)’s PAS 2060 Carbon Neutrality standard, it focuses on quantifying, reducing, and offsetting carbon footprints, using a hierarchical approach prioritizing direct and indirect GHG emission reductions and removal enhancements within the value chain, over offsetting. It ensures that carbon neutrality efforts are true, fair, scientifically valid, and communicated transparently. The standard promotes science-based, ambitious GHG emission reduction strategies and encourages a comprehensive value chain and life cycle approach to carbon management.
Example emissions profile of a ISO Carbon Neutral certified company between the years 2024 and 2032
Main claim you can make:
The emission associated with this organization/financial institution/product has been offset in line with the ISO 14068 Carbon Neutrality Standard.
Examples:
Published in November 2023, we expect examples of organizations using the standard to emerge in the coming year.
The ISO Carbon Neutrality Standard can be accessed here:
ISO 14068-1:2023 - Climate change management — Transition to net zero — Part 1: Carbon neutrality
The ISO 14068 Carbon Neutrality is a standard by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), an international organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of 170 member countries. Since 1947, it has brought together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. You can find out more about ISO here.
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