Organisation
Net Zero Certification
Science-based climate leadership
NCS Net Zero certification represents the highest level of verified climate ambition. Aligned with Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria, this certification verifies your organisation’s comprehensive commitment to deep decarbonisation across your entire value chain.
Recognising Commitment and Achievement
Achieving Net Zero is a decades-long journey. Our certification recognises both commitment and achievement:
- Net Zero Committed: Verifies your science-based targets and credible transition plan, demonstrating to stakeholders that you’re on a verified pathway aligned with SBTi principles. This valuable certification recognises the significant work involved in establishing robust targets and implementation strategies.
- Net Zero Certified: Acknowledges the ultimate achievement of science-based reduction targets with high-quality carbon removal for residual emissions—the gold standard in climate action.
The Value of Net Zero Committed
Net Zero Committed certification provides immediate recognition while on your long-term journey:
- Stakeholder Confidence: Demonstrates your targets have been independently verified as science-based
- Competitive Differentiation: Distinguishes your commitments from unverified climate pledges
- Implementation Framework: Structured approach for tracking progress and maintaining momentum
- Investor Appeal: Meets increasingly stringent ESG requirements for climate transition plans
- Supply Chain Leadership: Demonstrates credible climate ambition to customers and suppliers
Key Requirements
- Science-Based Targets: Minimum 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions
- Scope 3 Ambition: Either 90% absolute reduction or 97% intensity reduction in Scope 3 emissions
- Carbon Removal: High-quality removal credits for any residual emissions
- Comprehensive Strategy: Detailed implementation plan with interim targets
- Value Chain Innovation: Evidence of collaborative efforts across the supply chain
Benefits for Your Organisation
- Climate Leadership: Demonstration of highest-level climate ambition
- Investor Confidence: Meeting increasingly stringent ESG expectations
- Future-Proofing: Alignment with emerging regulations and market expectations
- Value Chain Engagement: Framework for supplier and customer collaboration
- Global Recognition: Internationally respected climate credentials
Validity and Recertification
- Net Zero Committed certification requires annual progress verification against your science-based targets. This ensures accountability while recognising that achieving Net Zero is a long-term journey requiring consistent effort over decades.
- Net Zero Certified status requires ongoing maintenance of reduction levels and updated removal credits for any residual emissions.
Certification Pathways
