Net Zero Certification for Businesses
Achieving true net zero operations — when a company fully eliminates all emissions across its supply chain — is a difficult challenge. GNFZ can help.
Based on the industry-leading GHG Protocol, GNFZ certification ensures that businesses have mitigated Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and are generating more energy than they consume, saving more water than they use, reducing waste and positively impacting the physical, mental and social health of the communities in which they operate.
An affordable, accessible and accelerated approach
Access support and guidance in tackling Scope 3 emissions, which account for upwards of 70% of a business’ emissions
Improve reputation, attract investors, increase marketability, improve efficiency, identify value creation opportunities, reduce emissions and realize cost-savings
Incremental process with multiple opportunities for recognition
Achieve SBTi targets and align with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Aligned with local and international ESG regulations and standards
Why net zero?
Achieving net zero is crucial for businesses due to growing climate risks, stakeholder expectations, emerging regulatory compliance and the potential for innovation and cost savings. By reducing emissions and investing in sustainable practices, businesses can improve their reputation, attract investors, improve their profitability and contribute to a more sustainable future.
GNFZ certification offers:
Structured, stepwise pathway for businesses to reach net zero while aligning with international standards
This framework simplifies the process with clear, actionable steps – from setting baselines and conducting assessments to implementing robust mitigation strategies and fostering continuous improvement.
By adopting GNFZ’s framework, businesses can achieve regulatory compliance, operational efficiencies, and long-term sustainability leadership.
Net Zero Certification for Businesses
Certification steps for each net zero category:
Emissions
Net Zero Emissions is achieved when the annual Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions of a business is balanced with equivalent emissions removed or offset.
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Register your project in the GNFZ Platform.
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Conduct an emissions assessment to calculate your Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and receive an emissions assessment certificate.
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Draft a net zero emissions plan, with GNFZ’s support, to transition to net zero and implement best-in-class strategies and receive a net zero plan certificate.
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Achieve net zero emissions certification and submit annual data to maintain your net zero status.
Water
Net Zero Water is achieved when a business’ annual water consumption is balanced with an equivalent amount of water replenished on-site or through alternative sources.
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Register your project in the GNFZ Platform.
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Conduct a water assessment to calculate the total water consumed and saved by your business.
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Draft a net zero water plan, with GNFZ’s support, to transition to net zero and implement best-in-class strategies and receive a net zero plan certificate.
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Achieve net zero water certification and submit annual usage data to maintain your net zero status.
Waste
Net Zero Waste is achieved when the waste generated by a business is diverted from landfills through practices such as recycling, composting and reuse.
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Register your project in the GNFZ Platform.
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Conduct a waste assessment to calculate the total waste generated and reduced or avoided by your business.
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Draft a net zero waste plan, with GNFZ’s support, to transition to net zero and implement best-in-class strategies and receive a net zero plan certificate.
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Achieve net zero waste certification and submit annual waste data to maintain your net zero status.
Energy
Net Zero Energy is achieved when a business’ annual energy consumption is balanced by renewable energy (on-site or off-site), resulting in the mitigation of Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
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Register your project in the GNFZ Platform.
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Conduct an emissions assessment to calculate your Scope 1 and 2 emissions and receive an emissions assessment certificate.
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Draft a net zero energy plan, with GNFZ’s support, to transition to net zero energy and implement best-in-class strategies and receive a net zero plan certificate.
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Achieve net zero energy certification and submit annual usage data to maintain your net zero status.
GNFZ Platform Advantage
GNFZ’s digital platform offers granular, modular and holistic GHG inventory assessment, planning and targets.
Universal accounting: Based on standard-setting GHG Protocol
User-friendly interface: Ease of use for your team and service providers
Data integrity: Ensures data accuracy and reliability
Customizable reports: Tailor reports to meet specific needs
Audit trail: Maintain a clear record of data changes and updates
Scalability: Grow your business with minimal effort to increase the scope
Flexibility: Adapt to changing regulations and business needs
Real-time tracking (coming soon!): Monitor emissions in real-time
Have questions?
Who is working with GNFZ
SRK Exports / Surat, India
SRK Exports, one of the world’s largest diamond crafting companies and valued at more than $1.8 billion, had an initial goal of achieving net zero by 2030 and we helped them accelerate this a full six years early and achieve net zero in 2024.
Grupo Chufani / Querétaro, México
Grupo Chufani’s headquarters certification serves as a north star for anyone under the impression that achieving net zero is too time-consuming, expensive or confusing.
Alfa Sustainable Projects Ltd. / Israel
The certification of Alfa’s 200 sqm campus, which was built in the 1980s, proves that net zero goals and embracing renewable energy is not only better for the environment, but is also a more profitable business decision.
Reach net zero
Access net zero certification for portfolios resources — with more coming soon: