What carbon neutral consultants do for UK businesses
Carbon neutral consultants guide organisations to achieve and communicate carbon neutrality credibly.
Our carbon neutrality consultancy follows ISO 14068-1:20231, the international standard that replaced PAS 2060 in 2025.
Carbon neutral consultants measure your footprint, implement reductions, source quality offsets, and ensure claims meet regulatory requirements set by the CMA Green Claims Code and ASA advertising standards.
ISO 14068-1:2023 standard
ISO 14068-1:2023 sets the global standard for carbon neutrality claims.
The standard requires:
| ISO 14068-1 requirement | What it means |
|---|---|
| GHG inventory | Complete Scope 1, 2 and relevant Scope 3 |
| Reduction priority | Demonstrate reductions before offsetting |
| Quality offsets | Verified credits meeting specific criteria |
| Management commitment | Carbon neutrality management plan |
| Transparency | Public disclosure of approach and progress |
| Verification | Third-party validation of claims |
Carbon neutral consultants ensure your claims meet all ISO 14068-1 requirements, as endorsed by BSI and the Carbon Trust.
PAS 2060 transition
PAS 2060:20142 was the UK's carbon neutrality standard until 31 December 2024.
As PAS 2060 consultants, we help organisations transition to ISO 14068-1:
Our carbon neutral consultants manage the full transition process.
Carbon neutrality claims and carbon neutral consultancy compliance
Carbon neutrality claims face increasing scrutiny from regulators and stakeholders.
The CMA Green Claims Code3 requires claims to be truthful, accurate, clear, and substantiated.
Carbon neutral consultants ensure your claims are:
| Claim element | How we ensure compliance |
|---|---|
| Truthful | Based on verified emissions data |
| Accurate | Following ISO 14068-1 methodology |
| Clear | Transparent about scope and boundaries |
| Substantiated | Supported by third-party verification |
| Not misleading | Reduction efforts clearly stated |
This protects against greenwashing accusations and regulatory action.
Our carbon neutral consultancy aligns with DEFRA's proposed regulations4 on environmental claims.
Carbon offset strategy for carbon neutral consultants
Carbon offset consultants within our team source high-quality carbon credits.
We prioritise:
Carbon neutral consultants match offset vintage to your emissions period for credible claims, following Gold Standard and Verra VCS best practices.
How we help
As your carbon neutral consultants, Carbon Legal provides complete carbon neutrality consultancy:
We measure your footprint, develop reduction strategies, source verified offsets, prepare ISO 14068-1 documentation, and arrange third-party verification.
Our carbon neutral consultancy ensures claims meet UK and international standards.
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Frequently asked questions
What do carbon neutral consultants do?
Carbon neutral consultants help organisations achieve and communicate carbon neutrality through ISO 14068-1:2023. We measure your carbon footprint, implement reduction strategies, select verified offsets for residual emissions, and document claims to withstand regulatory and stakeholder scrutiny.
What is the difference between carbon neutral consultants and net zero consultants?
Carbon neutral consultants focus on achieving net-zero carbon emissions for a specific period through reduction and offsetting. Net zero consultants work toward long-term science-based targets with deep decarbonisation. Carbon neutrality can be achieved now; net zero is typically a 2050 target.
Do I need ISO 14068-1 or can I still use PAS 2060?
ISO 14068-1:2023 replaced PAS 2060 from 1 January 2025. While existing PAS 2060 certifications remain valid until renewal, all new carbon neutrality claims should follow ISO 14068-1. Carbon neutral consultants help transition from PAS 2060 to the new standard.
How do carbon neutral consultants avoid greenwashing?
Carbon neutral consultants ensure claims meet ISO 14068-1 requirements: prioritising measured reductions before offsets, using verified carbon credits, transparent reporting, and regular third-party verification. This approach aligns with the CMA Green Claims Code and upcoming UK regulations.
What types of carbon offsets do you recommend?
Our carbon neutral consultants recommend verified carbon credits from established standards — Gold Standard, Verra VCS, or Plan Vivo. We prioritise removal over avoidance credits, ensure additionality, and match offset vintage to emissions period. Quality matters more than price.