Carbon Neutrality Services
Helping organisations turn carbon commitments into credible action
What is carbon neutrality?
Carbon neutrality is achieved when an organisation measures its greenhouse gas emissions, takes steps to reduce them, and addresses any remaining residual emissions through recognised mechanisms.
A credible carbon neutrality strategy focuses on:
- Understanding emissions
- Reducing emissions where possible
- Managing unavoidable emissions responsibly
- Demonstrating transparent and measurable progress
What is ISO 14068-1?
ISO 14068-1 is the internationally recognised standard for achieving and demonstrating carbon neutrality. Unlike older approaches, it prioritises emissions reduction before offsetting, helping organisations build credible and transparent carbon neutrality claims.
Benefits of carbon neutrality services
Build trust
Demonstrate genuine climate action through independently verifiable carbon neutrality claims.
Strengthen ESG performance
Support sustainability reporting, customer requests and investor expectations with recognised international standards.
Reduce carbon emissions
Identify practical decarbonisation opportunities that reduce environmental impact and often deliver operational efficiencies.
Enhance competitive advantage
Differentiate your business in tenders and procurement processes where environmental credentials increasingly influence supplier selection.
Improve transparency
Provide stakeholders with clear, auditable evidence of progress towards sustainability goals.
Future-proof carbon claims
Align with evolving best practice and international expectations around carbon neutrality and net zero reporting.
Why Softcat?
Softcat combines sustainability expertise with practical technology and service delivery experience.
Our team has developed carbon neutrality management plans, carbon reduction pathways and independently verified carbon neutral service offerings aligned with ISO 14068-1 principles.
Softcat's broader sustainability programme includes Science Based Targets (SBTi) aligned goals and a commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2040.
Whether you're just starting to measure emissions or looking to strengthen an existing carbon reduction strategy, our specialists can help you build a credible approach to carbon neutrality.