As the number of companies claiming to take climate action grows, it is becoming increasingly important to share that action transparently. The South Pole labels are an external badge that can be used on websites, reports, packaging and other marketing materials to demonstrate that a company has taken real steps to decarbonise its business and that it is taking responsibility for its current emissions.
South Pole's robust methodology ensures that the claims you make align with the latest climate science.
The labels provide a structure for you to explain the climate action you have taken directly on your website.
Customers want to make informed choices about the products they buy and the brands they engage with. Our easily recognisable labels allow consumers to make decisions with their values in mind.
South Pole's climate neutral labels align with the latest findings of climate science and adhere to the best-practice reporting guidance from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG protocol) and PAS 2060, the leading international standard for demonstrating carbon neutrality.
To qualify for a climate neutral label, a company must:
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The “Climate Neutral Company" label is for companies and other organisations who wish to demonstrate their commitment to climate action. A label can also be provided for organisations who have embarked on their journey towards climate neutrality but are only able to claim climate neutrality for just one site at this time. |
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The “Climate Neutral Product" label is for companies who wish to demonstrate that their products, or one of their products, is being reviewed, amended to lower emissions and is currently climate neutral. |
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The “Climate Neutral Event" label is for event organisers or any organisation that sets up events, makes lower-carbon choices and wishes to demonstrate its commitment to climate action. |
Find out more about the South Pole Climate journey and get started today.
South Pole provides two renewable electricity labels in-line with RE100, a global initiative committed to 100% renewable electricity.
To qualify for a renewable electricity label, a company must:
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The “100% Renewable Electricity" label is for companies wishing to demonstrate that they power their global operations with electricity produced from renewable sources, as part of their scope 1 and 2 reduction commitments along their Climate Journey. |
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The “On the way to 100% Renewable Electricity" label is for companies wishing to demonstrate that they power as much of their global operations as currently possible with electricity produced from renewable sources. Due to regulatory barriers and a lack of sourcing options, it may not be possible to meet all of their scope 1 and 2 electricity consumption to achieve the “100% Renewable Electricity" label. |
Adopting renewable electricity within an organisation's operations is an increasingly popular way to reduce emissions, not only as a way to show climate leadership, but also to access cost-savings that can then be re-invested in further climate action, accelerating progress towards other sustainability goals. Find out more about Renewable Electricity Solutions with South Pole here.
South Pole provides two plastic action labels that adhere to the best practice reporting principles of the 3R Initiative (Reduce Recover Recycle) reporting guidelines.
To qualify for a plastic action label, a company must:
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The “Net Zero Plastic to Nature" label is for companies wishing to demonstrate their commitment to plastic action. |
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The “Net Zero Plastic Wasted" label is for companies wishing to demonstrate their commitment to plastic action and towards achieving a circular economy. |
Plastic waste is quickly rising to the top of global environmental concerns. Companies have a choice: they can now decide to understand their role in plastic waste and contribute to a circular economy for plastics by financing collection and recycling infrastructure for the currently mismanaged portion of their plastic footprint. Find out more about South Pole's Plastic solutions here.
Talk to South Pole today about starting your Climate Journey and demonstrate your commitment to climate action with one of our labels.
Download the summary of our label technical guidance here.
