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the international standard for carbon neutrality, published in November 2023; PAS 2060, its BSI predecessor, is now withdrawn.
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.
ISO has flagged ISO 14068-1:2023 for revision: a successor standard, ISO 14068, is expected in September 2026 and will drop the “-1” part number.
Until it publishes, ISO 14068-1:2023 remains the current published standard.
PAS 2060 transition
PAS 2060:20142 was BSI's carbon neutrality specification.
BSI stopped delivering new verifications against it from 1 January 2025, and it is now withdrawn: all outstanding verification opinions were completed by 31 December 2025.
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 under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 20244, in force since 6 April 2025, which gives the CMA direct enforcement powers over misleading environmental claims.
Carbon offset strategy for carbon neutral consultants
Carbon offset consultants source high-quality carbon credits screened against the ICVCM Core Carbon Principles.
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?
PAS 2060 is withdrawn: BSI stopped delivering the scheme from 1 January 2025 and completed all outstanding verification opinions by 31 December 2025. A PAS 2060 opinion remains valid for the past period it covered, but it cannot be renewed or newly obtained. All current and new carbon-neutrality claims should follow ISO 14068-1:2023. 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 the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, which gives the CMA direct enforcement powers over misleading environmental claims.
What types of carbon offsets do you recommend?
The established crediting standards in this market include Gold Standard, Verra VCS and Plan Vivo. The distinctions that matter when reading a credit are whether it represents removal or avoidance, whether additionality is demonstrated, and whether the vintage matches the emissions period being claimed against. Nothing on this site is a recommendation to buy any credit.