We're proud to announce that our carbon emission reports are now Toitū Carbon Compatible certified, a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to help our clients on their sustainability journeys. But what does "Carbon Compatible" mean, and why is it so important?
Carbon Emissions: A Global Challenge
Human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels, are the primary driver of climate change. This results in the release of CO₂ and other greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat and contribute to global warming, which has devastating effects on ecosystems, weather patterns, and human societies.
As you know, to address this challenge, countries and organisations around the world are implementing policies and adopting technologies to reduce their carbon emissions. While progress is being made, Our World In Data suggests, we are still not on track to limit global temperature rise to the levels set by international agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, which aims to keep warming below 2°C.
New Zealand is playing its part by making climate-related disclosures mandatory for large financial institutions, including publicly listed companies, insurers, and banks. These organisations must now report their greenhouse gas emissions, and by 2024, these reports will require independent verification.
This growing focus on emissions transparency is creating a ripple effect across industries, pushing businesses of all sizes to measure, report, and reduce their carbon footprint.
How Jani-King Can Help
As a cleaning service supplier, we can now provide our customers with pre-verified carbon measurement data that they can confidently use in their own emissions reporting. Our Carbon Compatible certification demonstrates that the data we provide is accurate, transparent, and independently verified by Toitū Envirocare, a New Zealand leading environmental certification body.
What We Measure
We collect and measure our Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions including our franchisees’ business-related Scope 1 and 2, calculating clients’ share in each region.
This means our clients can request reports on the carbon emissions generated by our cleaning activities on their sites. These reports can be directly integrated into their own environmental impact assessments and emissions inventories.
Value Beyond Service
Our carbon reporting aligns with international standards such as ISO 14064-1 and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, ensuring that the data we provide meets the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. Whether you’re part of an ISO, GHG protocol, or a Toitū Carbon programme, our independently verified carbon emissions reports can help you meet your sustainability goals.
Are you ready to reduce your carbon footprint with us? Reach out to learn more about how our cleaning services can support your sustainability journey!
