Accreditation schemes
Joining an accreditation scheme sets your business aside by evidencing that you comply with best practice standards for environmental sustainability. A number are available for you to join, including:
- B Corporation - a well established accreditation which provides access to the network, support, and the 'B Impact Assessment' tool for businesses to explore and improve their sustainability.
- Green Accord - an environmental accreditation that evidences green business practices using a self-assessment and is an affordable route to improving performance.
- Investors in the Environment (iiE) - a national environmental accreditation scheme, to help businesses reduce emissions, save time and money, by giving you the tools to enhance your Environmental Management System.
- Green Mark - an affordable option for organisations of any size wishing to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, with a user friendly environmental management system tool to help businesses roll out their environmental policy.
- The Carbon Trust Standard - helps organisations develop their leadership in carbon, waste and water management by offering tailored advice to reduce and manage emissions.
- Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) - a premium management tool designed to help businesses evaluate, report and improve their performance regarding the environment. Available worldwide for all economic and service sectors.
- Carbon Literate Organisation - an accreditation to show the level of commitment made to training your staff to become Carbon Literate.