2011-07-19
By staff reporter
Aon has become the first insurance company to have carbon emissions and reductions certified to global standard ISO14064, a new certification designed to demonstrate a commitment to reducing green house gas emissions, also known as the Certified Emissions Measurement and Reduction Scheme (CEMARS).
The carbon verification scheme audits an organisation's carbon footprint and certifies that they are reducing emissions year on year and taking steps to mitigate emissions in the future. It is the only scheme in the UK that offers certification to the globally recognised ISO 14064 standard for carbon management which specifies principles and requirements for the measurement and reporting of emissions and removals.
A key element of the ISO is the requirement for the design, development, management, reporting and verification of an organisation's green house gas inventory.
Gregory Lowe, sustainability co-ordinator for Aon UK, commented: “Achieving CEMARS certification demonstrates Aon's commitment to reducing our impact on the environment. By reducing carbon emissions, we are transforming Aon into a more sustainable organisation that will mitigate negative environmental impacts."
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