Source: carbontrust.com
Published: March 17, 2017
NOTE: Source page has been updated since original 2017 posting. Text below reflects the 2017 page.
The Carbon Trust is an independent, expert partner of leading organisations around the world, helping them contribute to and benefit from a more sustainable future through carbon reduction, resource efficiency strategies and commercialising low carbon technologies.
Who we are and what we believe in
Our mission is to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy. To have real impact we act as a catalyst, making the case for change to businesses, governments and civil society worldwide.
By stimulating resource efficient and low carbon action we contribute to green goals, including the lowering of carbon emissions, the development of low carbon businesses, increased energy security and job creation.
Our experts, drawn from a range of backgrounds and nationalities, can help your organisation tackle climate change by reducing your carbon emissions and identifying growth and revenue opportunities through resource reduction initiatives, cost-saving strategies and the adoption of resource-efficient technologies.
We have about 180 staff of 30 different nationalities, based in the UK, China, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa and the USA.
We have more than a decade of experience
Created in 2001, we have developed into a world-leading and trusted expert in low carbon issues and sustainable strategies, environmental footprinting and low carbon technology development and deployment. We offer more than 15 years of unparalleled experience in the low carbon sector.
So far, our work has saved our clients £5.5 billion in energy costs and cut our customers’ carbon emissions by 60Mt.
Our principles
Impact. We listen to our partners and clients and create solutions that meet their needs, drawing on our experience and know-how.
Resilience. In order to deliver our mission, grow, innovate and capture emerging opportunities we must be financially strong. Any surplus revenue is reinvested in our work.
Integrity. We insist on honesty, integrity and fairness in our work and expect the same from our partners, clients and contractors. The direct or indirect offer, payment, soliciting or acceptance of bribes in any form is unacceptable and we must avoid conflicts of interest.
Health, safety and the environment. We have a systematic approach to health, safety and environmental management. We work to have a positive impact on the environment and ensure the safety and well-being of our people.
People. We value diversity and provide an inclusive environment for our people. We recruit, reward and promote on merit and seek to develop skills and capabilities.
Learning. We learn from our experience, successes and failures, avoid blame and aim to continually improve.
Compliance. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the countries in which we operate and, where appropriate, go beyond compliance.
How we can help your organisation
We offer a range of tailored services, designed to meet the needs of businesses, governments and the public sector:
- We advise businesses, governments and the public sector on their opportunities in a sustainable, low carbon world
- We measure and certify the environmental footprint of organisations, supply chains and products
- We develop and deploy low carbon technologies and solutions, from energy efficiency to renewable power