CERTIFICATION
Climate Neutral Commodity certification
A standard for climate neutral commodity transactions based on :
Audited certification
guarantees a
third-party review
Independence
global expertise
Transparency
based on recognised methodologies and carbon credit standards
A standardised methodology to measure, offset emissions and report in a transparent and verifiable manner
A transaction is certified as a Climate Neutral Commodity by following the six steps :
Commit
Commit to a long-term emission reduction plan.
Define
Give a clear description of the transaction processes and boundaries.
Measure
Provide an accurate account of GHG emissions of the commodity transaction.
REDUCE & OFFSET
Reduce and offset all residual emissions by retiring carbon reduction certificates.
Report
Share with CNC accurate information on GHG emissions calculation and associated offsets.
CERTIFY & COMMUNICATE
Provide transparent information on Climate Neutral Commodity certification.
COMMIT
DEFINE
MEASURE
REDUCE & OFFSET
REPORT
CERTIFY & COMMUNICATE
Benefits
Credibility
independent framework.
Audited process
Carbon Neutrality
emissions targets aligned
with Paris Agreement
Business Opportunities
for decarbonized supply chains.
Access to new markets
Financing
financing conditions from banks
promoting sustainable finance
ESG Commitment
and corporate development
strategy
Communication
Transparent standard and trustworthy communication solution to industry stakeholders
Climate Neutral Commodity Certification Protocol - 6th of July 2021
The Public Consultation for Climate Neutral Commodity Certification Protocol ended on June 30th 2021.
We would like to warmly thank all participants for your valuable comments and feedback on the CNC Certification Protocol.
Your contributions to establishing a transparent and robust certification standard have been gratefully received.
The final version will be published in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, for any information regarding Climate Neutral Commodity Certification, please contact:
