BOYERTOWN, Pennsylvania (October 31, 2023) – ClimeCo, a leading global sustainability company, announced today that the draft of its newly updated Product Certification Protocol, formerly called the Carbon free Product Certification Protocol, is open for public comment and feedback for a period of 30 days, from Nov. 1, 2023 to Nov. 30, 2023.
In 2022, ClimeCo acquired assets of Carbonfund.org along with its popular Carbonfree Product Certification Program. To better integrate the program with ClimeCo’s service offerings and to further enhance the program based on feedback from companies, consumers, market participants and key external stakeholders, ClimeCo has made substantial updates to the program’s protocol. Keeping in line with the process when making substantial updates to certification program protocols, and upholding ClimeCo’s focus on authenticity, transparency and stakeholder engagement, the company welcomes comments and suggestions from the public on the draft protocol to help solidify the program.
Notable updates to the protocol include:
- Rebranding the program from Carbon free to ClimeCo Certified Product™;
- New program logo and badge;
- Clear seven-step process for certification;
- Added measures for transparency, credibility and independence via introduction of 3rd party review;
- Emphasis on carbon emissions reduction;
- Guidance and template for life cycle assessment (LCA) report submission;
- Communication guidelines and support for participating companies;
- Guidance for annual program renewal requirements and process
The draft protocol is available here: ClimeCo Certified Product™ Protocol. Comments on the draft protocol can be sent to productcertification@climeco.com. Comment Period closed on November 30, 2023.
About ClimeCo
ClimeCo is a global sustainability company headquartered in Pennsylvania, with projects and partners all over the world. Our mission is to advance the low-carbon future and restore nature with market-based solutions. We offer comprehensive services spanning environmental asset innovation, ESG and climate strategy consulting, regulatory and policy advisory, environmental credits, API solutions, and climate action certification programs.
Our growing team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies of all sizes, governmental groups, NGOs, and capital markets players on ESG, decarbonization, and policy issues—allowing us to develop high-quality, purpose-built end-to-end sustainability solutions with measurable impact. We are steadfastly committed to educating and empowering our clients, no matter where they are in their sustainability journey, to be confident in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Take your climate initiatives to new heights by collaborating with ClimeCo. Contact us at +1 484.415.0501, info@climeco.com, or through our website climeco.com.
