CARBON OFFSET CERTIFICATION
commit to impact.
A transparent and publicly available certification standard for carbon offset Commodity transactions, Products and Services
Carbon Offset Certification is a global, Swiss-based and independent initiative that certifies Commodity transactions (from ‘cradle-to-gate’ or ‘cradle-to-grave’), Products (‘cradle-to-shelf’ life-cycle) or Services (e.g. logistics solutions) through a third-party assured process of the quality of calculations and offsets of GHG emissions.
Carbon Offset Certification supports the industry in the journey towards carbon neutrality.
Carbon Offset Commodity
Cradle-to-Gate or Cradle-to-Grave
Carbon Offset Product
Cradle-to-Shelf
Carbon Offset Service
(e.g. logistics)
Certified audited process with a transparent protocol
01
MEASURE
GHG footprint via internationally recognised methodologies.
02
VERIFY
GHG footprint verification by an independent verification body.
03
OFFSET
GHG footprint via retirement of third-party certified carbon reduction credits.
Bureau Veritas: Strategic Partner and Preferred Verification Body
Bureau Veritas is a global audit and verification services provider with a leading expertise in environmental and sustainability standards.
As per COC certification protocol requiring an independent verification provided by a recognised assurance provider, Bureau Veritas is appointed Preferred Verification Body.
COC also relies on ClassNK, a non-profit and third-party certification body that conducts various verification services in accordance with regulatory and industry standards, including those related to GHG.
Stepping forwards
Carbon Offset Certification is member of the United Nations Global Compact, a leadership initiative from the United Nations for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices. COC supports companies in their journey to climate neutrality under long-term reduction plans through pursuing science-based targets.
In partnerships with:
The Carbon Offset Certification Protocol has been developed with extensive consultation and support from experts in GHG emissions measurement, certification and governance, NGOs and the commodity industry.
Carbon Offset Certification has been developped with the support from an Advisory Board gathering experts from the industry and relevant institutions.
