As illustrated in Figure 1, there are five steps to achieving CarbonNeutral® certification. These five steps are mandatory for all classes of certification. While these steps are set out sequentially, they may be carried out in parallel.
Figure 1: Five Steps to Achieving CarbonNeutral® Certification
Understand exactly what should be covered in your footprint
Calculate it accurately and conservatively
Set goals to reduce the footprint you defined and offset all remaining emissions
Deliver internal reductions and offset all remaining emissions through financing verified emission reductions and removals
Demonstrate your climate action and engage your teams, customers and stakeholders