Measurability of emissions

Limiting the emission of GHGs (Greenhouse Gas emissions), such as CO₂ and nitrogen, is often a key element in sustainable business practices. By making these emissions measurable, you can consistently include them in reports and quotations. This also provides valuable insight into where your organization stands in reducing these emissions. Kiwa makes sustainable business practices transparent. We translate sustainable ambitions into concrete certificates and services, even regarding sensitive topics such as emission output.

What's going on regarding the measurability of emissions?

Increasing attention to promoting biodiversity;
Sensitive societal and political discussions about nitrogen and CO₂ emissions;
Demonstrating sustainable agricultural production with 'On the way to Planet Proof', an independent sustainability label for dairy, vegetables and fruit, eggs, flowers, plants, trees and flower bulbs.

Kiwa’s top 2 services related to the measurability of emissions:

ISO 14001 Certification: Environmental Management Certification

ISO 14001 provides an internationally recognized framework for establishing an Environmental Management System (EMS). It helps organizations identify and manage environmental impacts, improve resource efficiency, reduce waste and demonstrate a clear commitment to continual environmental improvement.

SMK 'On the way to PlanetProof'

The things we do now have consequences for the future. As of 2019, ‘’On the way to PlanetProof’’ is the new and international environmental quality mark for agro-food products. ‘On the way to PlanetProof’ is an independent sustainability quality mark for eggs, arable farming, vegetables, fruit, ornamental horticulture, dairy and processed food.

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Establish CO₂ footprint: Set up a system primarily for recording fuel consumption (energy).
Register scope 1 + 2: All direct and indirect emissions from fuel use and purchased energy for production, office, commuting, air travel and transportation.
Map scope 3: Other indirect emissions, such as outsourcing, waste disposal, purchased services and goods, etc.
Assessment of CO₂ footprint: Kiwa evaluates the established footprint based on ISO 14064, GHG protocols, and the CO₂ Performance Ladder.
On-site emission verification: Interviews with relevant personnel to assess the creation of the CO₂ footprint.
Reporting: Kiwa documents the findings in a statement.