About us

The Carbon Trust is a world-leading organisation helping businesses, governments and the public sector to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy through carbon reduction, energy-saving strategies and commercialising low carbon technologies.

Carbon Trust: independent experts in carbon reduction
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Who we are and what we believe in


Our mission is to tackle climate change by accelerating the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy that delivers jobs and wealth. We can help organisations put sustainability at the heart of their business strategy and gain a competitive advantage in the market.

By stimulating low carbon action we contribute to green goals, including the lowering of carbon emissions, the development of low carbon businesses, increased energy security and job creation. Our experts, drawn from a range of backgrounds and nationalities, can help your organisation contribute to the battle against climate change by reducing your carbon emissions and costs as well as identifying growth and revenue opportunities.

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We have more than a decade of experience

Created in 2001, we have developed into a world-leading and trusted expert in low carbon issues and strategies, carbon footprinting and low carbon technology development and deployment. We offer more than 10 years of unparalleled experience in the low carbon sector.

So far, our work has saved our clients £4.5billion in energy costs and cut our customers' carbon emissions by 47Mt.

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How we can help your organisation


We offer a range of tailored services, designed to meet the needs of businesses, governments and the public sector:

  • We advise businesses, governments and the public sector on their opportunities in a sustainable low carbon world
  • We measure and certify the environmental footprint of organisations, supply chains and products
  • We develop and deploy low carbon technologies and solutions, from energy efficiency to renewable power

 

Read more about us in our latest Annual Report 2011/2012 (PDF).

The results of the annual impact assessment are presented in the Performance Assessment section of our Annual Report. Our Performance Assessment Methodology publication (PDF) summarises the impact assessment process by each area of activity and describes it in detail by service. 

Download our previous annual reviews:
Annual Review 2010/2011 (PDF)
 Annual Review 2009/2010 (PDF)

 

The Carbon Trust, a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (number 04190230).
Carbon Trust Certification Limited, registered in England and Wales (number 06547658).
Carbon Trust Implementation Services Limited, registered in England and Wales (number 07551591).
Carbon Trust Advisory Limited, registered in England and Wales (number 06274284).
All the above are registered at 4th Floor, Dorset House, 27-45 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NT. VAT reference 868049388.

The Carbon Trust is proud to support the United Nations Global Compact:

 

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