Who we are
With GreenCode, you have the opportunity to capitalise on the experience of companies that have led the way in implementing sustainability principles
GreenCode brings you the combined experience of leading professionals in the green economy. The expertise we offer is informed by their learnings founding fast-growing, sustainable organisations in sectors including renewable energy, transport, food and catering, professional sports, engineering and manufacturing, telecommunications, education, design and branding, jewellery and more. Researching, setting, applying and improving upon rigorous environmental standards across these businesses, for a period of over 25 years, led to the formulation of the GreenCode Standards. Through them, our aim is to help others put sustainability at the heart of their organisations.
The criteria at the heart of our accreditation process are set by the GreenCode Standards Board. The panel consists of senior members of the GreenCode operational team and external colleagues who bring vast experience in a range of industries and are recognised leaders in the green economy. Our standards are reviewed, refined and updated on an annual basis, with our Standards Board collaborating to ensure they meet, and in most cases exceed, all regulatory requirements; that the latest methods and learnings are put into practice; and that recommendations from our external auditor are implemented. The GreenCode Standards Board also considers all aspects of the accreditation process itself to ensure we meet the requirements of our clients.
GreenCode is part of the Green Britain Group but operates independently. Our accreditation scheme is backed up by independent auditing carried out by Energise – a UK consultancy with a mission to heal business and heal the planet. When an organisation reaches our Green tier with a score of 76 or above, Energise will audit its sustainability initiatives to independently verify whether it meets the Green Code Standards.
With over 15 years of experience advising organisations on the importance and practicalities of improving energy efficiency, Energise brings a depth of knowledge across Net Zero targets, biodiversity, supply chain engagement, lifecycle assessment and greenhouse gas reporting. Like GreenCode, Energise takes the view that business can be a vehicle for good in the drive toward sustainability and the establishment of a green economy. Visit the Energise website here.
Find answers to commonly asked questions below
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.
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.
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.
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.
Membership is reserved for organisations that achieve Green-tier GreenCode Accreditation.
Typically, the cost is just £895+VAT per annum, but this may vary for larger organisations; we’ll inform you prior to signing up.
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.
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