A carbon-neutral label shows that the product’s carbon footprint has been measured and either reduced to zero or offset by supporting environmental projects that absorb an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide that is used in the production and transport.

Carbon-neutral labels demonstrate your business’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact, enhancing brand reputation, and appealing to environmentally conscious customers who prefer sustainable products.

Generally speaking, most calculations go off the entire lifecycle of a product, from raw material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, to disposal. This includes emissions from energy use, transportation, waste, and packaging. The total carbon footprint is always going to vary wildly from industry to industry.

A carbon-neutral label shows that all the product’s carbon emissions have been offset, while a carbon-reduced label shows that some significant steps have been taken to reduce the product’s carbon footprint of which the amount varies but it not completely offset.

The primary ways business offset carbon are by investing in projects such as reforestation, renewable energy, or methane capture, which absorb or prevent the release of carbon equivalent to your product’s emissions.

The standards for carbon labels are internationally recognised, like PAS 2050, the Carbon Trust Footprint Label, and ISO 14067, which are focused on accurate and credible carbon footprint assessments and labelling.

Labelservice carbon-neutral labels are made from environmentally friendly materials, like recycled paper, biodegradable films, or FSC-certified paper. These materials have low environmental impact and align with the sustainability goals of your business.

Carbon-neutral labelling is not currently a legal requirement, but it is becoming more and more popular as customers demand more transparency on the environmental impact of products, and businesses work to meet sustainability goals.

Yes, you can apply carbon-neutral labels to individual products, entire product lines, or your entire company. But each would require a separate assessment based on their specific carbon footprints.

Using carbon-neutral labels can build your brand’s image by demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, helping to boost popularity with environmentally conscious customers, and can potentially giving you a competitive edge in the market.