Spotlight on Climate Activator: A New Identity for Climate Neutral Certification
Tuesday 10 June, 2025
Climate Activator, formerly known as Climate Neutral Certification, acknowledges organizations' efforts in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While its framework remains unchanged, this renaming aligns with new European requirements for environmental transparency.
A Name Change Driven by Regulatory Requirements
The European directive "Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition" now prohibits the use of terms like "climate neutral" or "net zero" if CO2 offsets are used to achieve these goals. In response, the Climate Neutral Certification framework has been renamed Climate Activator.
Goals of Climate Activator Certification
Climate Activator certification is aimed at organizations of all sizes and sectors seeking to showcase their actions towards carbon neutrality. It applies broadly to products, services, or entire organizations. The certification emphasizes concrete commitments to reducing GHG emissions, with objectives aligned with the Paris Agreement. Priority is given to internal actions, promoting initiatives such as energy improvements or transitioning to low-emission solutions.
Key Criteria of Climate Activator Certification
- Emission Measurement: Analysis of scopes 1, 2, and 3 to assess the carbon footprint of the organization, product, or service.
- Emission Reduction: Annual commitment to decrease climate impact through tangible actions like mobility solutions or energy improvements.
- Residual Emission Offsetting: Use of certified projects such as Gold Standard or Voluntary Carbon Standard to neutralize remaining emissions.
- External Verification: Independent audits conducted annually to validate progress and ensure commitment compliance.
Benefits for Certified Organizations
- Carbon Footprint Reduction: A proactive approach significantly impacting overall GHG emissions.
- Leadership and Credibility: Certification enhances organizations' climate commitment credibility with consumers and partners.
- Compliance with International Standards: Recognition aligned with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement and European directives.
Key Figures and Dates for Climate Activator
- Over 60 organizations are in the certification process.
- More than 30 million certified products are on the market.
- Products are distributed in over 10 countries.
- 25% emission reduction target for certified products and services by 2030.
- Net zero emissions for organizations by 2050.
Why Choose Ecocert for Your Climate Activator Certification?
Ecocert is the certification body for this standard in France, offering a rigorous evaluation consistent with our commitment to service excellence and sustainability. Ecocert provides recognized expertise to ensure thorough assessment according to the standard.
š” Climate Activator is a community member of ISEAL, "the global membership organization for ambitious, collaborative, and transparent sustainability systems"!
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