About us

The Carbon Trust Standard Company was set up by the Carbon Trust in June 2008

The Carbon Trust Standard certification was created to provide a much needed clear and robust definition of good practice and for use as an independent endorsement of an organisation’s achievements in carbon reduction.

We work with leading organisations to certify their performance in measuring, managing and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.

The Carbon Trust Standard provides an objective benchmark against which to assess an organisation's commitment and success in addressing its climate change impact. You can read more about us and the Standard in this section. Or, to find out who’s been certified, click here.

 
   


Vision and mission

Our vision is for every organisation to tackle climate change by measuring, managing and actively reducing its own carbon footprint.

Our mission is to inspire and encourage all organisations to measure, manage and reduce their emissions.

The Standard

The Standard was developed in consultation with leading businesses and public sector organisations. It is informed by the Carbon Trust's experience of working with thousands of UK businesses to implement effective carbon management strategies. This section provides an overview of the Standard’s criteria and methodology.