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Quality & CO₂ management / CO₂ Performance Ladder

From carbon insight to real reduction.

Understand emissions, define measures and manage reductions in your organisation and supply chain. We help with boundaries, source data, calculations, the reduction approach, communication and audit preparation. The right route depends on your certificate, ambition and tenders.

PREPARATION FOR INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT

A practical system.
A clear pathway.

Support for levels 1 to 5 under Handbook 3.1 and the three steps of Handbook 4.0.

We build on what already works, identify what is missing and help implement improvements.

Discuss the CO₂ Performance Ladder
01

Footprint & data quality

Organisational boundaries, energy data, emission sources and a traceable calculation structure.

02

Reduction & supply chain

Measures, objectives, supply-chain insight and collaboration suited to the selected edition and ambition.

03

Management & evidence

Ownership, monitoring, communication and an auditable dossier for the independent audit.

04

Transition to 4.0

A gap analysis and implementation plan aligned with the current rules and your audit cycle.

EDITION, SCOPE & ASSESSMENT

Be precise about
what you demonstrate.

Levels 1–5 belong to version 3.1. Version 4.0 uses steps 1, 2 and 3. Under the transition arrangements, 3.1 audits are possible until 14 January 2027. We determine in advance which edition and step suit your organisation and contracts.

RTE provides advice and support. The appropriate independent certification or verification body conducts the assessment and decides on the certificate or statement.

SKAO — transition arrangements from 3.1 to 4.0

FROM THE FIRST LAYER TO THE NEXT

Make improvement
work in practice.

Electrification, solar panels, storage and more efficient processes require capital. We connect the reduction agenda to investment estimates, cash flows and decision-making.

Connect the next step

NATURE-POSITIVE PARTNER

From a strong organisation
to a demonstrable commitment to nature.

RTE connects certification support to the Nature-Positive Partner partnership. Partner status recognises the agreed commitment and accountability; it does not certify that your business as a whole is nature-positive.

Explore the partnership

FROM A GOOD QUESTION TO A CONCRETE ASSIGNMENT

What is your
next step?

Tell us where you are and what you want to achieve. We will explore the expertise and approach that fit.

Discuss your challenge