Organisation
Carbon Neutral Certification
ISO 14068-aligned neutrality verification
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.
Achieve internationally recognised carbon neutrality with our rigorous verification process. Unlike self-declared neutrality claims, NCS Carbon Neutral certification ensures your offsetting meets stringent quality requirements while verifying your reduction efforts.
Key Requirements
- Prior Measurement: Complete Carbon Measured certification
- Reduction Implementation: Evidence of active emissions reduction measures
- High-Quality Offsetting: Carbon credits meeting NCS quality standards for all residual emissions
- ISO 14068 Compliance: Full alignment with international neutrality standards, and full measurement of Scope 3 emissions
- Transparent Disclosure: Public reporting of both reduction and offsetting activities
Benefits for Your Organisation
- Credible Claims: Third-party verification protects against greenwashing accusations
- Market Differentiation: Stand out from self-declared neutrality claims
- Stakeholder Trust: ISO-aligned certification builds confidence in environmental claims
- Risk Mitigation: Reduce exposure to regulatory and reputational risks
- Transition Strategy: Practical step toward more ambitious Net Zero goals
Carbon Credit Requirements
Our protocol sets strict standards for carbon credit quality, including:
- Verification by recognised international standards
- Additionality requirements
- Permanence guarantees
- Leakage prevention measures
- Social and environmental co-benefits
Validity and Recertification
Carbon Neutral certification is valid for one year and requires annual renewal with evidence of continued reduction efforts and offsetting of current emissions.
Certification Pathways
