The Carbon Trust Standard was a leading initiative to help organisations develop and communicate their leadership in carbon, water and waste management. Thanks to a rigorous third-party assessment, our clients received the expertise and knowledge to become climate leaders on their journey to Net Zero. For over a decade, we have worked with organisations across sectors to help them achieve year on year reductions and communicate these achievements in an impactful and credible way.
As times change and the fight against climate change becomes more important than ever, we have changed and adapted our Standard to help our customers with the new Route to Net Zero Standard.
The Carbon Trust Standard for Zero Waste to Landfill will continue to be offered.
Overview
The Carbon Trust Standard helps organisations develop and communicate their leadership in carbon, water and waste management . Thanks to a rigorous third-party assessment, our clients receive the expertise and knowledge to become climate leaders on their journey to net zero. For over a decade, we have worked with organisations across sectors to help them achieve year on year reductions and communicate these achievements in an impactful and credible way.
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Benefits
- Be recognised as an organisation leading in environmental responsibility
- Demonstrate credibility in corporate sustainability actions
- Enhance trust through the transparency and rigour of the assessment
- Receive expert advice to drive continuous improvement
Our Standards
The Carbon Trust Triple Standard for Carbon, Water & Waste
A certification and mark of excellence that enables organisations to demonstrate their success in cutting their carbon, water and waste footprints. The Carbon Trust Triple Standard help organisations communicate their leadership in resource management but also, through our expert advice, receive assistance on how to maintain continuous reduction.
The Carbon Trust Standard for Carbon, The Carbon Trust Standard for Water and The Carbon Trust Standard for Waste can also be pursued individually.
Case study - Certifying reductions in Iskur Denim’s water use
The Carbon Trust Standard for Supply Chain
The world’s first independent certification for organisations that are measuring, managing and reducing greenhouse gas (CO2e) emissions in their supply chains. Understanding supply chain emissions and engaging suppliers to drive decarbonisation across the value chain is a key step on the journey to net zero. This Standard is an enabler for supply chain emissions assessment, supplier engagement and a demonstration of dedication to reducing upstream emissions.
The Carbon Trust Standard for Zero Waste to Landfill
Circular economy is a key instrument to achieving net zero, and this certification recognises organisations taking a best practice approach to waste management, actively diverting all appropriate waste streams from landfill. This Standard also provides advice on waste arisings reduction, therefore enabling ongoing progress.
