Definition: Certification from the Carbon Trust verifying an organization’s carbon footprint measurement, reduction targets, and progress toward carbon neutrality. Provides independent verification of environmental claims.
Why It Matters: Demonstrates credible environmental commitment. Increasingly required by major corporate customers with sustainability targets. Differentiator in competitive tender situations. Supports ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting.
Certification Types:
– Carbon Footprint Standard (measurement)
– Carbon Neutral Certification
– Route to Net Zero Standard
– Product Carbon Footprint
Cold Chain Relevance:
– Refrigeration energy use (major emission source)
– Refrigerant leakage (high GWP gases)
– Transport fuel consumption
– Facility energy use
– Packaging materials
Related Terms: Carbon Neutral, GWP, Sustainability, ISO 14001, Net Zero