„Klimaneutral“, „CO₂-neutral“, „Netto‑Null“ – diese Begriffe begegnen uns überall: auf Produktetiketten, in Konzernberichten oder politischen Programmen. Doch oft werden sie unscharf oder synonym und oftmals falsch verwendet – ob bewusst oder unbewusst. Die Diskussion um die korrekte Verwendung von Klimaschutzbegriffen hat durch die Einführung der europäischen EmpCo-Directive (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition) eine neue…
The first international standard for certifying greenhouse gas (GHG) neutral organizations and products, ISO 14068-1, was published in November 2023. As part of the ISO 14060 family, this standard builds on existing guidelines for GHG quantification, reporting, validation, and verification. ISO 14068-1 provides a comprehensive framework for achieving carbon neutrality, offering clear definitions, principles, and…
Terms like climate neutrality, carbon neutrality, and climate contribution are often used interchangeably but have distinct meanings. In this blog post, we will differentiate between these terms and shed light on their significance in the field of sustainability. Climate Neutrality refers to a state where a company, organization, or individual has balanced their greenhouse gas…
The international standard ISO 14068 for „Greenhouse gas management and related activities – Carbon Neutrality“ is to provide clear definitions for CO2 neutrality. The climate crisis is prompting politicians, administrators and businesses to respond to this global challenge with increasuing demands for carbon neutrality. Public and private organizations of all kinds are spurring efforts to…
In July 2019, Ursula von der Leyen, has been elected the new president of the EU commission. Before the vote has been executed, she announced a Green Deal for Europe and the European Union in her campaign speech to the members of the European parliament. She promised to give climate protection highest priority and to…
