Net Zero
This organisation has measured the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by its operations and supply chain or its product and has achieved net zero emissions by reducing its emissions and, where necessary, investing in carbon offsetting projects. Greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activities are the most significant driver of climate change. To keep global warming to no more than 1.5°C – as called for in the Paris Agreement – emissions need to be reduced by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.
Sustainable Development Goals
Proof Point Level
Product BusinessProduct Description
The company has measured the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by this product and its supply chain, typically though a life cycle assessment. It has achieved net-zero emissions by reducing its emissions and, where necessary, investing in carbon offsetting projects.
Business Description
This organisation has measured the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by its operations and supply chain and has achieved net zero emissions by reducing its emissions and, where necessary, investing in carbon offsetting projects.
Product Criteria
- The business should have performed a life cycle assessment
- The measurement should include all three scopes (only scope 3 downstream emissions may be excluded)
- The business should have reduced the product's footprint wherever possible (90-95% of the total footprint) before turning to offsets
- Offsets must come from a reputable source (eg: Gold Standard) and actively remove or sequester greenhouse gases
Business Criteria
- The measurement should include emissions from scopes 1 and 2 and at a minimum all significant sources of emissions in scope 3 such as business travel, outsourced digital hosting, freight, purchased goods.
- Offsets must come from a reputable source (eg: Gold Standard) and actively remove or sequester greenhouse gases
- The business should have reduced its footprint wherever possible before turning to offsets, most companies will require decarbonization of 90-95% (SBTi)
Publication Requirements
- The business should specify how much was reduced vs. offset
- The business should specify the programs used to offset emissions
- The business should state any Science-Based Targets that have been set
Accepted Evidence
Evidence should strongly support the claim and will be made publicly available
- Calculation details
- Proof of carbon reduction
- Proof of purchase of carbon credits
- Details of carbon measurement
- Report from an accredited organisation
Accepted Verifiers
Verifiers are third parties who can confirm the validity of a given Proof Point
- Carbon measurement platform – e.g. CDP or SBTi
- Carbon or sustainability consultancy
- Offsetting partner
Additional Resources
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 |
