Scope and Methodology

We cover all the bases in our emissions assessments so you can make a high integrity carbon neutral certification claim.

The Carbon Reduction Institute’s greenhouse gas audits follow the structure provided by the International Standard 14064.1. This standard prescribes the inclusions and flow of company level greenhouse gas audits.

The standard does not however, set limits or prescribe inclusions for carbon neutrality. Hence, all companies that offer carbon neutrality must create their own rationale for the greenhouse gas emission impacts that are included within the term “Carbon Neutral.”

CRI has developed its own interpretation of this term, taking a no compromise approach. Clients that wish to claim that they are carbon neutral with our blessing must account for the greenhouse gas impacts produced by, and embodied within all products and services consumed.

This standard provides clarity in numerous ways. From an auditing perspective, we are able to track ‘consumption’ through tax returns and company accounts. From a client perspective, the data collection and ongoing monitoring process is simplified. Disclosure and defending environmental claims is also simplified via this no-compromise approach.

The methodology underpinning our audits has been adapted from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting Protocol.

Please download our Methodology document which defines the scopes and boundaries set out and references used in our carbon audits.