Sustainability Programme
Our sustainability programme for businesses is based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
“The UN Sustainable Development Goal Framework enables collaboration with clients, suppliers and investors on making positive impacts throughout the value chain.”
The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Why certification is needed
All companies will need to embark on the journey to Net Zero. We believe the sooner you do this, the better.
During your journey, the biggest contributor to your overall carbon footprint is likely to be your supply chain.
As a supplier, you have a direct impact on the carbon footprint of your customers as your suppliers have a direct impact on your carbon footprint.
Companies are already asking suppliers to provide a Net Zero Reduction Plan. Also, government NOW require a Net Zero Reduction Plan to tender for medium to large contracts.
This is just the start and ALL companies will need a Net Zero Reduction Plan as standard business practice.
A Net Zero Reduction Plan requires you to understand your actual carbon footprint first and then you can make a plan to get to Net Zero that is both realistic and credible. This is where Net Zero International helps by providing you with all the tools you need plus a certificate from a UN approved partner that checks your carbon footprint data, as an independent party, and confirms its authenticity.
What does the certificate do?
Your certificate does 3 things:
- Confirms your actual current carbon footprint
- Confirms you have a Net Zero Reduction Plan
- Enables you to show your commitment to achieve Net Zero to your customers and any other stakeholders
Certification Standard
Greenhouse Gas Protocol
A standards-based solution
- Measure your carbon footprint easily
- Measure your carbon footprint cost effectively
- Create a benchmark carbon footprint
- Monitor your carbon footprint monthly and continuously
- Have your benchmark carbon footprint independently validated
Have your carbon footprint independently validated on each anniversary of your benchmark period
Accurate data
UK government carbon conversion tables
Ensures data on energy, transport and direct carbon usage are converted to the correct amount of carbon
Validated data
Validated by official UN partners
Checks accuracy of data input
Checks the appropriate usage data
