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Carbon Trust Certification Limited
Product Carbon Footprint and Carbon Labelling in the UK
by Silvana CenttyOctober 2012
Agenda
Introduction to the Carbon Trust
Carbon Trust Certification Limited
Global Standards
Carbon Reduction Label
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Business Advice
InnovationPublic Sector Advice
Policy and Markets
Measurement
Certification
Implementation and Finance
Footprinting Advice Technology
Carbon Trust Customer Offer
Our mission is to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy
Services
We advise businesses, governments and the public sector on their opportunities in a sustainable, low carbon world
We measure and certify the environmental impact of organisations, supply chains and products
We help develop and deploy low carbon technologies and solutions, from energy efficiency to renewable power
Carbon Trust Certification
Certification
Organisational CertificationProduct, Service or Group
Certification
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Organisational carbon footprint and reduction certification
Awards the Carbon Trust Standard
Over 800 Standard Beares
Product and service carbon footprint certification: PAS2050 and GHG Protocol Product Standard
Awards the Carbon Reduction Label or Carbon Label
Over 25,000 SKUs
Standards
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PAS 2050
Publicly availablespecification
Developed inresponse to desire for a consistent method for assessing lifecycle green house gasemissions of products
GHG Protocol Product Standard
Complementary to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Similar to the PAS2050:2011
Released in 2011
Carbon Trust participated in the Steering Committee
Code of Good Practice
A robust structure for reporting the life cycle GHG emissions of products, or a reduction in these emissions, to internal or external stakeholders
Guide
Framework
Calculators
Database
Footprint Expert Guide
Consistency
Comparability
Clarity on how to apply methodology
Organise data for efficient internal and external analysis
Product Footprint Certification
Carbon Reduction Label
Confidence to communicate footprints
Corporate and product brand reputation
Continuous improvement
Financial savings
New sales opportunities
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Our Clients Lead the Way
Since launch in 2007 we have:
completed over 25,000 individual product certifications
certified products across Europe, North America, South America, Australasia and Asia
certified over £3 billions worth of products
Licence to use the CRL all over the world
Communicate your product’s carbon footprint and your commitment to reduce
The Carbon Reduction Label
Commitment
Optional Number
Explanation
Consumer Action
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Pepsico Walkers
Products: Assorted single-packet crisps
Outcome: Identified that 59% of carbon emissions were outside their operations and 41% inside
Reduction: Recertified footprint shows 7% reduction on 2007 footprint
Highlights: Saved £400,000; reinvested in further carbon-saving initiatives
Working with the farmers to develop best practice
“...consumers are hungry for more robust information on the carbon impact of the products and services they buy”
- Steve John, Corporate Affairs Director, PepsiCo UK & Ireland
Suzano Papel e Celulose
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Products: Assorted pulp and paper products
Outcome: Gained full understanding of carbon hotspots in pulp and paper production
Highlights: Recertified footprint shows up to 20% reduction on 2008 footprint
First Latin America company to be awarded the Carbon Reduction Label
“Climate change is a scientifically proven reality that requires urgent actions to be shared by both the public and private sector. By obtaining the Carbon Reduction Label for its products, Suzano Pulp and Paper believes that it is taking one more important step towards emissions reductions throughout value chain and consequently contributing to mitigating this global problem”
- Antonio Maciel Neto, CEO, Suzano Pulp and Paper
Dyson
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“Good design and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. By considering the environment from the start, our engineers develop machines that are more powerful, perform better and work using less energy and materials.”
- James Dyson, Inventor, Dyson
Products: Dyson AirbladeTM
Outcome: Measured total carbon footprint and compared against both traditional hand driers and paper towels
Highlights: Carbon Reduction Label currently appears in advertising, sales brochures, and exhibits in 19 countries globally
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Dyson
Tesco
Product: over 500 own brand products
Outcome: Understand the carbon footprints of their products to: reduce direct impacts, provide advice to suppliers and customers on how they can reduce their footprint
Highlight: Actively working to reduce carbon emissions in stores, distribution network and supply chain
Objective to reduce the emissions of the products they sell by 30% by 2020
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Bodegas Salentein
Product: Portillo Malbec Wine
Outcome: Gives an understanding of the environmental impact of wine
production
Gives understanding of the CO2 emissions resulting from each process
Highlights: Commitment to further reduce the carbon footprint
The first Argentinean winery to certify the carbon footprint of their wine.
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“Displaying carbon footprint on our product packaging via the Carbon Reduction Label is an integral part of our low carbon business strategy, and helps people easily identify products that are actively working to reduce their carbon footprint…”
Andres Arena, Director of Operations, Bodegas Salentein
ALDI Olive Oil
Product: Olive Oil - everyday range
Outcome: ALDI anticipates that in time the analysis of the supply chain may reap cost benefits for both suppliers
and customers
Highlight: recertified footprints shows up to 24% reduction on 2009 footprint
Worked with suppliers on packaging and production processes.
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“the Carbon Reduction Label will help customers understand how they can reduce their own carbon footprint and fight climate change in Australia”
Stefan Kopp, ALDI Managing Director Buying
Grazie!
Contact details
Website: www.carbontrustcertification.comwww.carbon-label.com
Contact: [email protected]– +44 (0) 207 832 4635
© The Carbon Trust, 2012
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Teksid
Product: Cast iron engine block
Outcome: Gives a benchmark to measure success at further reducing carbon emissions
Highlights: achieved GHG emissions from engine block production 25% lower than the global industry average
Commitment to continue monitor and reduce the carbon footprint of its
processes.
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“This certification is an important achievement for Teksid and it demonstrates their commitment to the sustainability of their business”
Jamie Ohata, President - Teksid
Scope 3Scope 3 Scope 1 & 2
Employee commuting
Capital Goods
Leased Assets
Franchises
Leased Assets
Investments
Business Travel
Emissions from Product 1
Other Scope 3 emissions
1. Organisational (Scope 1 & 2)2. Product footprinting
1. B2B (cradle to gate)2. B2C (cradle to grave – value chain)
3. Organisational (Scope 1, 2 & 3)
Emissions from Product 2
Business footprinting
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●47%● of people say they
are more likely to buy labelled goods of identical quality
●1 in 5
● say they would buy a labelled product even if it cost more!
Source: Carbon Trust research, March 2011
“…ethical products will only sell to the mainstream when they're good products.”
- Mike Barry, Head of Sustainable Business, M&S
Growing carbon consciousness
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●56%● of people say they
would be more loyal to a brand if they could see that it was taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint
●45%● of shoppers say
they would be prepared to stop buying their favourite brands if they refused to commit to measuring their product's carbon footprint
Source: Carbon Trust research, March 2011
“...consumers are hungry for more robust information on the carbon impact of the products and services they buy”
- Steve John, Corporate Affairs Director, PepsiCo UK & Ireland