Guidance to organizations about how to give consistent, clear and accurate communications about CarbonNeutral® programs and how to maximize business value are provided to clients upon successful completion of a CarbonNeutral® certification. Guidance comprises The CarbonNeutral® Certification Guidelines and Guidance.
To avoid making claims that may constitute false or misleading statements under local law, organizations using The CarbonNeutral Protocol are encouraged to seek legal counsel familiar with environmental and climate-related claims to determine whether their use of The CarbonNeutral Protocol and related certification, as well as related claims, complies with laws and regulations in the countries in which they operate and in which claims are made.