Synergy Carbon Neutral Standard

Go Carbon Neutral with Confidence

NOTICE: THIS STANDARD IS BEING RETIRED ON DECEMBER 31, 2025
Synergy has launched an alternative program: the Synergy Climate Action Partner Program.
For more information on this transition, please read the following article.

Achieving carbon neutrality means taking responsibility for your business’s carbon footprint and making a tangible contribution to a low-carbon future. By investing in projects that offset emissions, you not only balance your impact but also support global efforts to combat climate change.

What Does ‘Carbon Neutral’ Mean?

A business is carbon neutral when it balances its carbon footprint by investing in projects that reduce or remove an equivalent amount of carbon emissions whilst on its journey to net-zero.

This can involve supporting clean technologies or protecting natural habitats, helping drive the global transition to a more sustainable future.

Carbon Neutral vs. Net Zero: What’s the Difference?

Carbon Neutrality: Focuses on balancing emissions by offsetting them through projects like reforestation, renewable energy investments, or other verified initiatives. Businesses often combine offsets with efforts to reduce their own emissions. A company can be carbon neutral while still progressing toward net zero.

Net Zero: Prioritizes deep emissions cuts, aiming for a 90-95% reduction through operational changes, such as energy efficiency improvements or adopting clean technologies. Only unavoidable residual emissions are offset.

Key Takeaway: Carbon neutrality is an essential milestone on the journey to decarbonization and net zero.

Synergy Enterprises Decarbonization Infographic.

Why Should Companies Strive for Carbon Neutrality?

Achieving net zero is a journey and a moving target, often influenced by operational or resource constraints and evolving innovations and technologies. Carbon neutrality serves as an important interim target, allowing companies to take meaningful climate action now while progressing toward net-zero. It provides a practical and impactful way for businesses to:

Fund essential climate initiatives that may not otherwise occur.
Support global emission reduction goals through verified offset projects.
Demonstrate environmental leadership and inspiring others to do the same.

Steps to Becoming a Carbon-Neutral Business

Measure

Calculate your carbon footprint, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

Reduce

Develop and implement a carbon reduction plan tailored to your business.

Offset

Invest in high-quality carbon reduction projects to balance your emissions.

Educate

Share your journey and the projects you support to inspire others.

SYNERGY ENTERPRISES

Carbon Neutral Standard

Our standard empowers businesses to back projects that drive verified climate action—reducing greenhouse gas emissions, restoring ecosystems, and supporting clean technologies.