Carbon Measured

What are the requirements for this Proof Point?

For your products

This business has measured the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with this product and its supply chain.

Criteria

The business must have performed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

The measurement should include all three scopes (only scope 3 downstream emissions may be excluded)

For your business

This business has measured the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by its operations and supply chain.

Criteria

Business level emissions across scopes 1 & 2, as well as scope 3 upstream emissions must be measured

The methodology should follow an internationally recognised standard such as PAS2050, GHG Protocol Product Standard or ISO14067

Information shared in this Proof Point

• Indicate what is included in the calculation (e.g. scopes) and the respective footprint of each stage of the supply chain
• Specify the date of measurement and time period covered

What documents do I need to supply?

Evidence should strongly support the claim and will be made publicly available

• Calculation details (stating methodology used and whether they are using market or location based reporting)
• Report from accredited organisation or tool

Who can verify this Proof Point?

Verifiers are third parties who can confirm the validity of a given Proof Point

• Carbon measurement platform
• Carbon or sustainability consultancy

Additional Resources

• Greenhouse Gas Protocol
• What is the difference between Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, and what are companies doing to cut all three?

Other Proof Points in this category

The business has…	calculated its carbon footprint	implemented initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint	purchased credits to compensate all or part of its emissions	achieved a reduction in absolute carbon emissions
Reducing Carbon Emissions	No	Yes	No	No
Carbon Measured	Yes	No	No	No
Carbon Offsetting	Yes	No	Yes	No
Reduced Carbon Footprint	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Net Zero	Yes	Yes	Yes - maximum 10% of total footprint	Yes