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Empower Your Journey
Start setting ambitious net zero targets. The Net Zero Standard guides organisations in enhancing credibility and building trust with stakeholders. Act now for a sustainable future.
Tiered Framework - with multiple levels
The Net Zero Standard features a tiered framework with six distinct levels of certification. This approach recognizes that achieving net zero emissions is a journey, and provides companies with clear milestones and recognition for their progress at each stage.
Essential Levels
Level E1: Essential Net Zero Targets Set
For organisations who are measuring and have set targets covering all Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as the essential Scope 3 emissions (covering business travel and employee commuting as a minimum).
Level E2: Essential Net Zero Targets On Track
For organisations making measurable progress and able to show they are on track to achieving their Scope 1, 2, and essential Scope 3 Net Zero targets by the required dates.
Level E3: Essential Net Zero Achieved
For organisation that have achieved net zero emissions for Scope 1, 2, and essential Scope 3 and are maintaining this achievement. This must include a reduction in absolute emissions by at least 90% before offsetting any remainder with suitable carbon removal carbon credits.
Comprehensive Levels
Level C1: Comprehensive Net Zero Targets Set
For organisations who are measuring and have set targets covering all relevant Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions (including Supply Chain emissions and emissions from end users of their products).
Level C2: Comprehensive Net Zero Targets On Track
For organisations who are making measurable progress and able to show they are on track to achieving their Net Zero targets (across all Scopes 1, 2 and 3) by the required dates.
Level C3: Comprehensive Net Zero Achieved
For organisation who have achieved net zero emissions for all their Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and maintaining this achievement. This must include a reduction in absolute emissions by at least 90% (compared to the baseline year) before offsetting any remainder with suitable carbon removal carbon credits.
Explore the Net Zero Standard
A comprehensive standard covering all aspects of net zero planning and implementation. Providing a clear path for organisations to achieve net zero emissions.
Target Setting
Requires companies to set science-based targets consistent with achieving net zero emissions by 2050
Verification
Requires third-party verification of net zero claims for Levels E3 and C3, encourages verification for other levels |
Reporting
Requires companies to publicly report on their progress toward achieving net zero emissions
Branding
Provides companies with a certification mark that they can use to demonstrate their commitment to net zero
