Programme Process
Step 1 - Register with Achilles
A company registers interest with Achilles and subscribes to the programme to receive programme guidance materials and log-in details to the software tool, E-Manage.
The scheme guidance consists of:
- CEMARS standard for certification
- Measure guidance on how to establish a carbon footprint
- Manage guidance on how to establish a reduction plan
- Templates to complete to achieve certification (Emissions Inventory Report, Emissions Management and Reduction Plan, Disclosure Statement)
- Best-practice examples
- E-Manage instruction manual on how to use the software
Step 2 - Measure
A company measures emissions using the guidance received.
Data is entered into E-Manage which provides an accessible and structured repository to store and collate data on emissions sources.
E-Manage capability is compliant with ISO14064 Part 1 and includes:
- Baseline carbon footprint measurement
- Creation of data for Emissions Inventory Report
- Setting of KPIs
- Upload of bulk data.
Step 3 - Manage
A company develops its carbon reduction strategy and targets which are necessary requirements to achieve CEMARS certification.
Step 4 - Audit by Achilles
A company undergoes a two-stage audit by Achilles.
Step 5 - Certification Awarded
Certification is awarded to successful company and case studies are developed. The carboNZero strategic business unit retains the authority and responsibility for the certification decision.