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If your organisation scores below 30 on the GreenCode self-assessment questionnaire, follow your action plan to progress towards Bronze accreditation.
The road to sustainability begins with GreenCode
No matter what your organisation’s size or sector, we’ll support you on your journey to sustainability accreditation
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The climate crisis presents a daunting challenge to organisations large and small – but where to begin? GreenCode is here to help. Our sustainability accreditation process removes the cost and complexity of typical schemes. We’ll assess where you’re at, break the challenge ahead into clear, achievable steps, then provide advice and one-to-one support as you progress towards GreenCode Accreditation.
The GreenCode mark
GreenCode Accreditation will show everyone who comes into contact with your business that sustainability is ingrained in everything you do. We’ll give you a clear framework to follow and, when you have met the GreenCode Standards, we’ll reward you with a mark demonstrating to your customers, community, suppliers, staff and stakeholders that sustainability is part of your DNA.
The pathway to Global Sustainability Accreditation
Just click the Get Started button, sign up and you’ll receive a link to your organisation’s bespoke dashboard. Log in, pay the fee and take the GreenCode self-assessment questionnaire. Based on your score and the requirements below for each tier, you will join participant, bronze, silver or green!. We’ll send you an action plan enabling you to improve your score and progress towards full GreenCode Accreditation...
Bronze
Score 30+A Bronze organisation has:
Appointed board-level management responsible for sustainability, declared in a publicly accessible document.
Designated a sustainability lead amongst the staff or established a staff environmental working group.
Published an environmental policy.
Gathered baseline carbon footprint data.
Silver
Score 50+To meet Silver credentials, you’ll have met all the Bronze criteria and have:
Set targets to reduce environmental impact across relevant areas such as water, waste and energy consumption.
Evidence of staff engagement on sustainability initiatives.
Has calculated a carbon footprint that covers all SECR categories (Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3 business travel in cars).
Evidence that environmental sustainability is considered in procurement decisions
Green
Score 76+If your organisation scores 76 or above, CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve achieved GreenCode Accreditation.
You have met all Bronze and Silver criteria, and you have:
Has calculated their carbon footprint to include scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 (business travel, waste, water, employee commuting).
Set a Net Zero target for your organisation.
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One simple cost of £895 +VAT
Have a question about GreenCode? Want to find out more about what we do, our processes and standards?
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What are the benefits of GreenCode accreditation?
GreenCode will help you measure and improve the sustainability of your organisation. Achieving accreditation means you’ll be able to display the GreenCode mark, communicating your green credentials to customers, suppliers and your community.
How does it work?
When you sign up, you’ll receive login details for our dashboard, where you’ll take our self-assessment questionnaire, which takes 15-20 minutes. This will give us a good idea of your current sustainability status. Based on your score, you’ll join one of our accreditation tiers and receive an action plan that clearly outlines the steps you need take to advance to the next GreenCode tier, and you’ll have a one-to-one with the GreenCode team to discuss your plan. Implement the measures within 12 months, submit your achievements, and you’ll be able to step up through the tiers towards full GreenCode accreditation. When your score is 76 or above, your organisation will be audited by Energise, our external auditor, to independently confirm that you meet the GreenCode Standards.
How long does it take?
After you complete the questionnaire, we’ll produce an action plan for your organisation within 14 days. The time it takes to achieve full GreenCode Accreditation varies from one organisation to the next. Typically, the journey takes one to two years, depending on your starting point and the challenges of your particular industry.
If we gain accreditation, what’s next?
When you achieve accreditation, you’ll be able to display the GreenCode mark for a period of 12 months will be a GreenCode Member during this time.
Can anyone become a member?
Membership is reserved for organisations that achieve Green-tier GreenCode Accreditation.
How much does it cost?
Typically, the cost is just £895+VAT per annum, but this may vary for larger organisations; we’ll inform you prior to signing up.
How are the GreenCode Standards determined?
The Standards have been in place for over 25 years in the Green Britain Group, which encompasses businesses in multiple sectors – from food production and energy to a professional sports club and large-scale manufacturing. The Standards are continually reviewed and developed by the GreenCode Standards Board to ensure they remain current, robust and progressive.