A guide to progress with standards
In a connected world with complex supply and value chains, understanding the true extent of the carbon emissions associated with your organization can be a challenge.
Inconsistency in definitions breeds confusion around climate action, which in turn hampers progress. BSI research shows that only 10 percent of respondents say that they ‘fully understand’ the relevant terminology related to carbon neutrality. Part of the issue is that the concepts of carbon neutrality and net zero carbon can be confusing.
Net zero carbon refers to eliminating CO2 emissions to the minimum possible level and then offsetting the residual quantity. Carbon neutrality refers to CO2 emissions being balanced, which to varying degrees can be dependent on carbon offsetting throughout the process.
The route to carbon neutrality can seem daunting, but that should not discourage you. Any organization can get started on its carbon neutral journey. One of the initial details you will need to establish is how carbon neutrality is relevant to your organization’s purpose and aspirations.
Organizations and sectors come in all shapes and sizes and there can be no one-size-fits-all strategy. You must work out what is the best course of action for your set of circumstances.
To learn more about the strategic steps towards carbon neutrality, fill out the form and download the report: The Journey to Carbon Neutrality - A guide to progress with standards.
Why BSI?
We shape and embed best practices so that organizations can become future-ready. We have not only committed to achieving net zero by 2030, but BSI is instrumental in the ‘Our 2050 World’ collaboration as its convenor, which brings the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the UN Race to Zero campaign and the UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub together to enable and mainstream the transition to net zero through standards. The London Declaration, led by BSI, working with the ISO, is a commitment to ensure global standards will support climate action and advance international initiatives to achieve global climate goals.
