Carbon Measured | Provenance Framework
Sustainable Development Goals
Proof Point Level
Product
Business
What are the requirements for this Proof Point?
For your products
This business has measured the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with this product and its supply chain.
Criteria
- The business must have performed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- The measurement should include all three scopes (only scope 3 downstream emissions may be excluded)
- The methodology should follow an internationally recognised standard such as Bilan Carbone, GHG Protocol, ISO 14067, PAS 2050
For your business
This business has measured the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by its operations and supply chain.
Criteria
- Business level emissions across scopes 1 & 2, as well as scope 3 upstream emissions must be measured
- The methodology should follow an internationally recognised standard such as Bilan Carbon, GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, NGER
Information you'll need to share in this Proof Point
- Indicate what is included in the calculation (e.g. scopes) and the respective footprint of each stage of the supply chain
- Specify the date of measurement and time period covered
What documents do I need to supply?
Evidence should strongly support the claim and will be made publicly available
- Calculation details (stating methodology used and whether they are using market or location based reporting)
- Report from accredited organisation or tool
Who can verify this Proof Point?
Verifiers are third parties who can confirm the validity of a given Proof Point
- Carbon measurement platform
- Carbon or sustainability consultancy
Additional Resources
- Greenhouse Gas Protocol
- What is the difference between Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, and what are companies doing to cut all three?
Other Proof Points in this category
| The business has… | calculated its carbon footprint | implemented initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint | purchased credits to compensate all or part of its emissions | achieved a reduction in absolute carbon emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reducing Carbon Emissions | No | Yes | No | No |
| Carbon Measured | Yes | No | No | No |
| Carbon Offsetting | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Reduced Carbon Footprint | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
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