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Environmental Update (November 2009)
Draft specification for carbon neutrality launched
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has announced the
development of 'Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 2060', a new
standard which aims to ensure a consistent approach to businesses
claims of carbon neutrality.
Claims of carbon neutrality can enhance the reputation of an
organisation. However, until now, there was no common definition or
recognised method of achieving carbon neutral status. The 'PAS
2060' Specification for the demonstration of carbon neutrality aims
to provide a common definition and recognised method of achieving
carbon neutral status.
The standard is expected to generate accurate and verifiable
declarations of carbon neutrality that are not misleading and can
enable consumers and purchasers to make more informed choices. By
including 'reduction' of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as an
essential element in claiming carbon neutrality, the standard is
also expected to encourage increased action on climate change and
improvements in carbon reduction management.
PAS 2060 has been developed in co-operation with a wide range of
key stakeholders and builds on existing environmental standards
such as ISO 14001. It will lay down the requirements which must be
met in seeking to achieve and demonstrate carbon neutrality through
the quantification, reduction and offsetting of greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions from a uniquely identified subject.
To claim compliance with the PAS, the organisation or individual
concerned would need to satisfy all of its requirements.
A draft of PAS 2060 is expected to be available for public
comment in November 2009 and all interested parties are invited to
comment once the draft is available.
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