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CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change refers to the destructive effects of global warming on our climate and weather systems. It is one of the greatest environmental issues of our time and its repercussions for the environment are worldwide. They include severe weather, extensive flooding, increased droughts, reduced crop yields, all leading to death, disease, destruction and displacement of peoples.

Global warming is primarily caused by increased levels of CO₂ in the atmosphere as a result of humans burning fossil fuels. In order to avoid the catastrophic effects of climate change individuals and companies must control their carbon emissions to reduce the concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

CRITERIA

To achieve the CARBON CONTROL™ standard and be awarded the CARBON CONTROL™ mark of approval an organisation must meet three specific CARBON CONTROL™ criteria for reducing CO₂ emissions.

These criteria are:

1.   a reduction of 3% or more in annual emissions

2.  the implementation of an approved CO₂ Energy Management System

3.  evidence of previous initiatives to reduce carbon emissions

CARBON CONTROL™

CARBON CONTROL™ was founded by a team that includes environmental researchers, academics and industry experts, passionate about the environment and concerned with how organisations are managing their environmental impact.

The CARBON CONTROL™ mark, as a trademarked consumer label, acts to alleviate the climate change problem. It guarantees that the organisations displaying the mark are meeting strict CO₂ emissions reduction targets. These organisations are reducing green house gas emissions and working to prevent the most destructive effects of climate change.

By purchasing from organisations displaying the CARBON CONTROL™ mark you are part of the fight against global warming.