Small Enterprise Certification option

The carboNZero small enterprise certification programme was launched at the Auckland Small Business Expo in April. We have been overwhelmed with enquiries and the large number of forward thinking small enterprises already keen to progress through the 5-step certification scheme. The small enterprise scheme is available to all small enterprises that have a single site with less than 50 tonnes greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per year and seek organisation certification to demonstrate their climate change action with the highest integrity. This option is an upgrade from the old ‘Participant’ option.

To register businesses are required to complete a data table which confirms the above criterion has been met.

There are FIVE key steps to attain small enterprise certification

Measure Using the small enterprise calculator, you can accurately measure your carbon footprint and understand your emission sources.

Manage Make a commitment to manage and reduce your emissions by preparing a reduction plan. We provide resources to help you identify emissions reduction opportunities.

Mitigate Mitigate or offset your remaining, unavoidable emissions through the purchasing and cancelling of verified and high quality carbon credits.

Verify Clients are required to have an external verification prior to certification.

Market We help you to communicate your carboNZero certified small enterprise status.

Certification is subject to annual renewal.

 

Cost

The cost structure for the small enterprise certification will be similar each year:

• NZ$500 + GST registration and 12 months access to the small enterprise calculator to start your measure step, and template for preparing your emissions inventory report and reduction plan.
• NZ$600 +GST for an independant audit ( plus disbursement cost)
• NZ$1,500 + GST certification fee and license to use the carboNZero mark for marketing
• Carbon credits at the market rate depending on the number of credits required to be offset

• Download and complete the Data table and send back to carbonzero@landcareresearch.co.nz to see if your company qualify as a small enterprise.

• Download a copy of the Small enterprise certification flyer
  
  
• Contact us
  
  
• View certified small enterprises