by Brianna Crandall — February 18, 2011—British Land, Mothercare and Motorola have all been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard, pushing the total number of certifications for reducing carbon emissions to 500. According to Carbon Trust, the total carbon footprint of the 500 organizations, which the certified organizations have committed to reduce, is now over 43 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e); equivalent to nearly 18 percent of the total carbon footprint of U.K. businesses and transport.
The three firms join a respected group of 500 organizations that have achieved the Carbon Trust Standard since it was launched in June 2008. Based on a rigorous, independent assessment, the Carbon Trust Standard certifies that organizations have measured, managed and reduced their carbon emissions across their operations, and are committed to reducing further each year.
Collectively, through a combination of energy efficiency improvements and investments, the 500 Carbon Trust Standard holders have cut their emissions by 3.6 million metric tons of CO2e. The 500 have also together saved the equivalent of £165 million associated with reductions in gas, electricity and fuel use.
