Climate Standard certifications fall into the category of voluntary certification schemes or Other Type I-like (ISO 14040). Other examples of schemes in the same category are FSC, PEFC, OEKO-TEX, BCorp.
Climate Standard certifications are created to provide a benchmark for companies interested in climate sustainability and embody the most important research, guidelines and technical reports from specialized bodies in the global landscape.
To keep the certifications impactful, Climate Standard is supported by a free and independent scientific committee of professionals, experts and academics.

As all certification bodies should do, Climate Standard does not perform emission calculation services, reporting, carbon credit sales or other types of consulting that could create conflicts during certification.
The automated climate data validation process does not allow any data falsification or discrimination among applicants.

In the case of Product certification, only the status of a single product line is certified.
In the case of Brand certification, the entire activity of the Brand can be considered Climate Neutral. In this case, the organization has the right to show the certification on all its products.
In both cases, the certification is retroactive, which means that it certifies the achievement of the status for the previous year and is valid for 1 year from the date of certification.

The organization must:
1) have an annual carbon footprint, product or corporate as chosen, from the year prior to applying for certification,
2) have offset 100% of these emissions with valid carbon credits (validity depends on meeting Climate Standard requirements),
3) sign up to smart targets for future emission reductions.
If you do not meet these requirements but would like to certify, or if you would like more information, the Climate Standard team is at your disposal.

Absolutely! Certifying Climate Neutrality is the only way to avoid Greenwashing associated with claims without independent verification.
For your consumers, it’s about transparency and reputation. Plus, our labels are a point of differentiation of your product from competitors and influences consumers in their everyday choices.

You have two options:
1) if you do not yet have the requirements, we can help you figure out how to get them and, if needed, point you to the best consultants in your area to support you in carrying out the application,
2) if you already have all the requirements, you can contact us or use the private area to proceed with the submission of the documentation yourself in complete autonomy by following the steps indicated just inside the private area.