Challenge Packaging is delighted to announce that with the help of their Carbon Partner, Auditel, they are a now one of the first UK organisations to have delivered on their objective of becoming Verified Carbon Neutral to PAS 2060.

With the help of our carbon partner Auditel, Challenge Packaging has become one of the first UK organisations to be verified carbon neutral to PAS 2060. This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability, and the responsibility towards the planet that we exhibit throughout our business activities.

What’s the difference between carbon neutral, verified carbon neutral and net zero?

Carbon Neutral

Balancing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by offsetting through the buying of carbon credits. This can often be criticised as a business ‘buying its way out’.

Verified Carbon Neutral

This is measured to an international standard, and requires high quality carbon inventories, recognised and verified offset schemes and UKAS certified verification. It’s a reliable claim of genuine achievement. which is hard to achieve but is a good stepping stone on the Net Zero journey.

Net Zero Carbon

Reduction, removal or capture of all a businesses’ own GHG emissions, without the use of external carbon credits. It’s a long-term goal for most organisations.

What is PAS 2060?

Internationally recognised as a standard by which a company’s claims to offset their carbon emissions can be verified, PAS 2060 is a set of guidelines and criteria that not only help a business to achieve carbon neutrality but prove their efforts too. PAS 2060 was developed by the British Standards Institution and introduces 4 stages to achieve carbon neutrality: measurement, reduction, offsetting and documentation.

What does this mean for Challenge Packaging?

Who better than to explain what achieving carbon neutrality to PAS 2060 criteria means than Challenge Packaging’s Managing Director Martin Coppard? Of the carbon neutral certification, he said:

“This accomplishment is a testament to our unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility. At Challenge Packaging, we recognise the urgent need to address climate change, and our journey toward reducing our carbon emissions is a crucial step for us in reducing our environmental footprint.

Through the help of our partnership with Auditel and NQA assessors we have meticulously assessed and measured our carbon emissions, which have been calculated to be 1508.88 tCO2e, and achieved PAS2060 certification. During the process we have also scoped out innovative and sustainable practices for the next 3 years and invested in projects that offset our remaining carbon impact. This milestone is not just a checkbox on our sustainability roadmap; it’s a reflection of our dedication to making a positive impact on the planet. By achieving verified carbon neutrality, we have significantly reduced our carbon emissions, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable future for us all.

Our commitment doesn’t stop here. We will continue to explore and implement initiatives that promote sustainability across all aspects of our operations. We believe that every organisation has a responsibility to be a steward of the environment, and we are proud to lead by example. I want to express my gratitude to every member of the Challenge Packaging team whose hard work and dedication have made this achievement possible. Your commitment to sustainability has not only elevated our company but has also positioned us as a leader in our industry.  To our customers, partners, and stakeholders, thank you for your continued support. Together, we are making a meaningful difference, and we invite you to join us on this journey toward a more sustainable and resilient future.”