Net Zero ‘kitemark’ launched to ‘cut through greenwash’

Australia ditches official 'carbon-neutral' scheme after greenwashing fears trigger 100 exits

Australia is moving away from one of its best-known climate labels after years of concern over whether it was giving shoppers the full picture. The Albanese government has scrapped Climate Active, an official program that allowed major companies to market products and services as "carbon-neutral" if they met government standards. What happened? As reported by the Financial Review, the federal government is discontinuing Climate Active after ling…

Net Zero ‘kitemark’ launched to ‘cut through greenwash’

The Architects’ Journal Net Zero ‘kitemark’ launched to ‘cut through greenwash’ From today, buildings can be independently checked against the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, giving owners a kitemark-style way to back up claims about their carbon performance The post Net Zero ‘kitemark’ launched to ‘cut through greenwash’ appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

Australia Shuts Down Carbon Offset Program Climate Active: What Comes Next for the Market and Corporate Net Zero?

Australia is closing one of its best-known carbon offset programs. The federal government has announced that it will shut down Climate Active, the voluntary certification program that allowed businesses, products, buildings, and events to claim they were carbon neutral. The move follows years of criticism over the program’s credibility. It also comes as governments, investors, and regulators demand stronger proof behind corporate climate claims.…

Verification to the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is now open

From today, buildings and their evidence can be submitted for verification by Bureau Veritas, allowing robust Net Zero Carbon Aligned claims. The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (the Standard) was established in 2022 to provide a consistent, industry-agreed definition of net zero carbon which could cut through greenwash and robustly demonstrate in use performance. Following input from more than 350 industry experts, the Standard (Version 1…

Verification to the UK Net Zero Carbon buildings Standard

From today, buildings and their evidence can be submitted for verification by Bureau Veritas, allowing robust Net Zero Carbon Aligned claims. The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (the Standard) was established in 2022 to provide a consistent, industry-agreed definition of net zero carbon which could cut through greenwash and robustly demonstrate in use performance. […] The post Aligned and ready: Verification to the UK Net Zero Carbon Build…