TN-CC 020

Verified Carbon Footprint and Financial Climate Contribution

Our verifications at a glance:

Company/Organization

Verified carbon footprint and financial climate contribution: Organization

This verification is aimed at companies, municipalities, authorities, or associations that actively address climate change and its consequences, work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and wish to externally document this sense of responsibility.

Product

Verified carbon footprint and financial climate contribution: Product

This verification is intended for manufacturers of all types of products who:
- align their operations sustainably,
- contribute to climate protection, and
- aim to appeal to environmentally conscious customers.
To enable consumers to make informed choices for climate protection in their daily lives, a corresponding range of verified products on the manufacturer’s side is essential.

Gas

Verified carbon footprint and financial climate contribution: Gas product / gas production:

This verification is aimed at gas suppliers who wish to make a voluntary financial contribution to climate change mitigation for their fossil fuels and differentiate their product in the marketplace.

Service

Verified carbon footprint and financial climate contribution: Service

The provision of services can also result in a significant carbon footprint. This can be attributed to various factors, such as energy consumption in offices, the use of IT infrastructure, employee mobility, the provision of materials, and waste disposal. This applies to both physical and non-physical services.

Event

Verified carbon footprint and financial climate contribution: Event

Hosting an event results in a carbon footprint, as various activities and processes—such as the production of brochures, flyers, and handouts, participant travel, energy consumption, catering, and waste disposal—can generate greenhouse gas emissions.

At TÜV NORD, we verify the greenhouse gas balance in advance of your event, allowing you to use our certification mark for communication purposes.

 

Note: Further information on individual services can be found in our TÜV NORD Standard TN-CC 020.

TÜV NORD CERT carries out the verification based on the aforementioned standard. A prerequisite is the preparation of a carbon footprint and voluntary financial support for climate protection projects in accordance with the requirements of standard TN-CC 020. A successful verification is confirmed by a certificate and a conformity mark.

Benefits of Verification according to TN-CC 020

  • Credibility and transparency of your active contribution to environmental protection

  • Improved competitiveness

  • Increase in staff and customer loyalty

  • Strengthening of your own brand

Checklist for the verification according to TN-CC 020

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FAQs on TN-CC 020

What does verified climate neutrality and financial climate contribution mean?

The aim of this service is to verify the respective carbon footprint and review the voluntary financial climate contribution in order to highlight the customer's commitment.

What are CO2 certificates?

A CO2 certificate is a tradable instrument that grants companies the right to emit a specific amount of CO2 or CO2 equivalents. It plays a central role in climate protection strategies aimed at limiting and reducing emissions. In addition to mandatory systems, there are also voluntary markets where companies can purchase certificates to emphasize their commitment.

What will I receive at the end of a successful verification?

After successful verification, you will receive our TN certificate and the corresponding test mark. The certificate is usually valid for 12 months.

How does voluntary financial contribution work?

Voluntary financial climate contribution is provided through the purchase of CO2 certificates in accordance with our in-house standard TN-CC 020.

What data is required for verification?

The data required on the company side depends on the individual company/product and the emission sources which have to be considered. Our checklist for the verification of the carbon footprint can give you an initial overview.

Procedure for a Verification With TÜV NORD

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TÜV NORD as Experienced Partner

TÜV NORD CERT has extensive knowledge and experience and national and international references In the field of climate protection, renewable energy and sustainability. For example, we hold accreditation from DaKKs, the German accreditation body, for verification of greenhouse gas balances according to ISO 14065 and ISO 14064-3 and for verification within the framework of the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

We are also accredited by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to validate and verify international environmenral protection projects.

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