A certified pathway to net zero carbon
Measure, reduce, and report on your carbon footprint – and make certified progress towards net zero.
With the internationally recognised Net Zero Certification Programme, you’ll get the wrap-around support and on-demand resources needed to achieve net zero carbon by 2050 or sooner.
Join the 800+ Members already setting science-aligned targets for reducing their Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions with Planet Mark.
Stay compliant with confidence
A fully supported net zero transition
With the Net Zero Certification Programme, we’ll help you integrate sustainability into your business strategy and operations by guiding you through four certified milestones.
At every stage, you’ll get the support and resources you need to Measure, Engage and Communicate.
Simplify your carbon data
Submit your carbon emissions data via our simple Data Platform, and we’ll provide human-checked, GHG Protocol-aligned reports to help shape your net zero targets.
- Measure Scopes 1, 2 and 3
- Set SBTi-aligned carbon reduction targets
- Get annual carbon reduction reports
Transition to net zero
Work with us to build a bespoke net zero strategy, and take advantage of our workshops, webinars, and toolkits to help your key players transition seamlessly.
- Set a Net Zero Transition Plan
- Engage your entire supply chain
- Implement carbon reduction strategies
COMMUNICATE
Report your progress
Communicate your net zero progress transparently to everyone from clients to investors, with a toolkit of reporting and marketing resources to hand.
- Comply with reporting requirements
- Meet client and tender demands
- Get pre-made marketing assets
Why choose the Net Zero Certification Programme?
Data you can trust
Set carbon reduction targets with emissions data checked by humans, not computers.
Bespoke to your business
Create a net zero strategy that supports your commercial goals, now and in the future.
Full policy and compliance support
Meet mandatory and voluntary climate standards with our dedicated policy experts.
The Planet Mark Academy
Submit data, book one-on-one calls, and access toolkits to simplify your journey.
Net Zero Certification Programme – FAQs
How does the Net Zero Certification Programme work?
The Net Zero Certification Programme is an annual membership solution for organisations committed to achieving net zero by 2050 or sooner.
It guides you through a structured process, which includes measuring your carbon footprint, supporting you to set science-backed targets, creating a bespoke Net Zero Transition Plan, and implementing decarbonisation solutions in line with your goals.
To learn more, download the Net Zero Certification Programme brochure.
Which membership packages are available?
The Net Zero Certification Programme includes five membership packages, designed to guide you through four certified milestones.
The five membership packages are as follows:
Business Certification
The first certified milestone on your journey is Planet Mark Certified – Business. With the Business Certification membership package, we will support you to measure your Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions.
For organisations looking to improve their carbon data reporting, our Business Certification (Advanced) membership package is designed to measure your full carbon footprint including all Scope 3 categories. At this point you will then have your net zero baseline.
Net Zero Committed Certification
Once you have your net zero baseline, we will support you to set realistic but ambitious near-term and long-term net zero targets and develop a Net Zero Transition Plan.
Net Zero Aligned Certification
Next we’ll support you in making demonstrable progress towards net zero by completing a series of actions listed in your Net Zero Transition Plan to reach your near-term targets.
Net Zero Achieved Certification
Having achieved your near-term targets, our expert team will guide you in achieving the long-term target set out in your Net Zero Transition Plan.
Which industries is the Net Zero Certification Programme suitable for?
The Net Zero Certification Programme is designed to make net zero accessible to every organisation and sector.
We have deep expertise across major sectors like law, finance, and the built environment, with an in-depth understanding of the challenges they face, the reporting requirements they need to meet, and the decarbonisation solutions available to them.
Explore the industries we support with our full list of Members.
How will Planet Mark measure our carbon footprint?
For instance, we’ll help to identify where your organisation generates Scopes 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions – e.g. through gas and electricity usage, business travel, fleet-related emissions, and so on.
We’ll also give you access to your own Data Platform, so that you can submit the carbon emissions data for each of these sources in one, easy-to-view place.
You won’t need to submit all your carbon emissions data at once. We use a phased approach to measuring your carbon footprint, so that we can keep the process as simple as possible.
Does Planet Mark have a carbon measurement platform?
Yes! When you join the Net Zero Certification Programme, you’ll get access to the Planet Mark Data Platform, customised to your organisation’s size, goals, and journey stage.
You can use the platform to submit your data and track your progress to net zero, with bespoke advice from our measurement experts just a phone call away.
Do you produce carbon footprint reports?
Once you have submitted the data required by your membership package, we will produce a measurement report to help you understand your organisation’s carbon footprint.
We will also guide you through the report, helping to identify carbon hotspots and opportunities for reducing your emissions.
Which frameworks does Planet Mark align with?
Our Net Zero Certification Programme is officially recognised by the UNFCCC as a Cooperative Climate Initiative and is aligned with the principles of the Science Based Targets initiative Corporate Net Zero Standard. Planet Mark’s measurement methodology is fully aligned to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and all data is verified with evidence provided by the Member.
Still have questions?
Contact us for more information about our Net Zero Certification Programme