Our Process | Commit Net Zero

Our net zero process

Partner with Commit2NetZero to become operationally carbon neutral. Utilise out tailored solution specifically designed for you the SME, to start your journey to Net Zero. Its minimal hassle and quick.

Our process is simple:

1. Commit and Assess
Partner with us and commit to the net zero journey. You will be given a super helpful, knowledgeable, consultant to help you calculate your current carbon footprint in accordance with PAS 2060 (the internationally recognised standard for demonstrating carbon neutrality). You can be involved as much or as little as you like in the assessment process. Either way it will empower your business to understand your baseline footprint. You will be provided with an assessment report to give you a simple effective snapshot of your current usage.
2. Reduce and Offset
Great! We now know your businesses’ baseline footprint and we need to look at the ways in which to reduce it. Using your assessment report, your sustainability consultant will provide a bespoke solution that is both considered and appropriate to help you gradually reduce your footprint with minimum fuss and expenditure. We can do this in two ways i) by reducing your emissions and ii) as part of your fee contribute to one of our offsetting partners to rebalance your carbon footprint.
Offsetting one tonne of carbon essentially means that wherever in the world we emit or reduce a tonne of greenhouse gases the effect on the climate is the same. To offset your emissions, you must purchase the equivalent volume of carbon credits to compensate, or offset them.
It’s probably not going to be realistic to reduce your emissions to zero overnight. The responsible action now is to re-balance your footprint. This is where offsetting comes in. Through your offsetting support you contribute towards independently verified organisations that invest in carbon offset projects We use internationally recognised organisations such as Verra and Gold Standard.
Offsetting is not just about planting trees and whilst this is certainly a valid option, there are many worthy projects that you can choose to be a part of, both locally and abroad. We charge a fair markup to cover the engagement process but not a penny more.
A bit more on offsetting
3. Certify and Celebrate
Partner with us and commit to the net zero journey. You will be given a super helpful, knowledgeable, consultant to help you calculate your current carbon footprint in accordance with PAS 2060 (the internationally recognised standard for demonstrating carbon neutrality). You can be involved as much or as little as you like in the assessment process. Either way it will empower your business to understand your baseline footprint. You will be provided with an assessment report to give you a simple effective snapshot of your current usage.
4. Support
You now, no doubt has a warm fuzzy feeling knowing that you are on the journey to net zero carbon. Over time we will develop your plan to reduce your residual emissions and be here to partner with you on that journey.
Throughout our ongoing partnership your dedicated consultant will provide a bi-annual review to ensure that you are on track and support at any time you need. We can offer additional advice with any capital projects, training and access to grant funding.