Offsetting

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The "Offsetting" parameter assesses suppliers' initiatives to offset their carbon emissions by investing in projects that capture or reduce an equivalent amount of greenhouse gases elsewhere. Carbon offsetting is a practice aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of emissions that cannot be completely eliminated. It evaluates suppliers' commitment to environmental responsibility and climate action.

Turn to Zero (Klimaneutralitätsbündnis 2025)

Turn to Zero (Klimaneutralitätsbündnis 2025)

Total parameters addressed

1
This standard covers 1 Social impact parameter
3
This standard covers 3 Environmental impact parameters

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy - Stewardship Commitment

I

Total parameters addressed

4
This standard covers 4 Social impact parameters
10
This standard covers 10 Environmental impact parameters

Carbon Neutral Britain Certification

C

Total parameters addressed

6
This standard covers 6 Environmental impact parameters

ISO 14064-3 - Greenhouse Gases

ISO 14064-3 - Greenhouse Gases

Total parameters addressed

5
This standard covers 5 Environmental impact parameters

Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) - Sustainable Forest Management

Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) - Sustainable Forest Management

Total parameters addressed

13
This standard covers 13 Social impact parameters
6
This standard covers 6 Environmental impact parameters

Climate Neutral Certified

Climate Neutral Certified

Total parameters addressed

5
This standard covers 5 Environmental impact parameters

Cradle to Cradle Certified

Cradle to Cradle Certified

Total parameters addressed

7
This standard covers 7 Social impact parameters
20
This standard covers 20 Environmental impact parameters
3
This standard covers 3 Supplier management parameters
1
This standard covers 1 Quality parameter

Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI) - Farm Sustainability Assessment

Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI) - Farm Sustainability Assessment

Total parameters addressed

15
This standard covers 15 Social impact parameters
18
This standard covers 18 Environmental impact parameters
1
This standard covers 1 Supplier management parameter
1
This standard covers 1 Quality parameter

Verra - Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)

Verra - Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)

Total parameters addressed

1
This standard covers 1 Environmental impact parameter

CO2 Neutral Website

C

Total parameters addressed

2
This standard covers 2 Environmental impact parameters

The Woodland Trust - Woodland Carbon Code (WCC)

The Woodland Trust - Woodland Carbon Code (WCC)

Total parameters addressed

1
This standard covers 1 Social impact parameter
3
This standard covers 3 Environmental impact parameters

Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest (LEAF) Coalition

Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest (LEAF) Coalition

Total parameters addressed

3
This standard covers 3 Social impact parameters
7
This standard covers 7 Environmental impact parameters

Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS)

Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS)

Total parameters addressed

13
This standard covers 13 Social impact parameters
8
This standard covers 8 Environmental impact parameters

CarbonNeutral

CarbonNeutral

Total parameters addressed

7
This standard covers 7 Environmental impact parameters

Carbon Footprint - Carbon Neutral

Carbon Footprint - Carbon Neutral

Total parameters addressed

1
This standard covers 1 Social impact parameter
6
This standard covers 6 Environmental impact parameters

AAALAC International

AAALAC International

Total parameters addressed

2
This standard covers 2 Social impact parameters
4
This standard covers 4 Environmental impact parameters

B Corporation

B Corporation

Total parameters addressed

15
This standard covers 15 Social impact parameters
12
This standard covers 12 Environmental impact parameters
2
This standard covers 2 Supplier management parameters

Fairtrade International - Small-Scale Producer Organizations

F

Total parameters addressed

15
This standard covers 15 Social impact parameters
18
This standard covers 18 Environmental impact parameters
3
This standard covers 3 Supplier management parameters

Toitū Net Carbonzero

Toitū Net Carbonzero

Total parameters addressed

6
This standard covers 6 Environmental impact parameters

Development and Climate Alliance

Development and Climate Alliance

Total parameters addressed

1
This standard covers 1 Environmental impact parameter

Cocoa Horizons

Cocoa Horizons

Total parameters addressed

6
This standard covers 6 Social impact parameters
6
This standard covers 6 Environmental impact parameters
2
This standard covers 2 Supplier management parameters

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy - Dairy Sustainability Alliance

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy - Dairy Sustainability Alliance

Total parameters addressed

4
This standard covers 4 Social impact parameters
12
This standard covers 12 Environmental impact parameters

Responsibly Data Bot 🤖

Responsibly Data Bot 🤖

Total parameters addressed

7
This standard covers 7 Environmental impact parameters

Fair for Life

Fair for Life

Total parameters addressed

23
This standard covers 23 Social impact parameters
19
This standard covers 19 Environmental impact parameters
1
This standard covers 1 Supplier management parameter

CO2-Neutral® label

CO2-Neutral® label

Total parameters addressed

6
This standard covers 6 Environmental impact parameters

The Climate Pledge

The Climate Pledge

Total parameters addressed

8
This standard covers 8 Environmental impact parameters

JustDiggit

JustDiggit

Total parameters addressed

1
This standard covers 1 Environmental impact parameter

rePurpose Global - Plastic Negative

rePurpose Global - Plastic Negative

Total parameters addressed

2
This standard covers 2 Environmental impact parameters

Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)

Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)

Total parameters addressed

1
This standard covers 1 Social impact parameter
7
This standard covers 7 Environmental impact parameters
1
This standard covers 1 Supplier management parameter

Green-e Certified - Energy

Green-e Certified - Energy

Total parameters addressed

2
This standard covers 2 Environmental impact parameters

Green-e Certified - Climate

Green-e Certified - Climate

Total parameters addressed

1
This standard covers 1 Environmental impact parameter

Cool Farm Alliance

Cool Farm Alliance

Total parameters addressed

13
This standard covers 13 Environmental impact parameters

Fairtrade International - Standard for Hired Labour

F

Total parameters addressed

22
This standard covers 22 Social impact parameters
15
This standard covers 15 Environmental impact parameters
1
This standard covers 1 Supplier management parameter

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) - Climate

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) - Climate

Total parameters addressed

6
This standard covers 6 Environmental impact parameters
1
This standard covers 1 Supplier management parameter