Net Zero Certification for Existing Buildings: Emissions

Eliminate your building’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions with the Global Network for Zero, the world’s premier independent net zero certification body.

An affordable, accessible and accelerated approach

  • Incremental certification that enables all buildings to create a roadmap to get to net zero

  • End-to-end support in creating a net zero plan

  • Accelerate your net zero journey and implement best-in-class practices

  • Based on the industry-leading GHG Protocol

  • Recognized by GRESB in its reporting process

  • Empowers companies to achieve their SBTi targets

  • Aligned with international ESG and green building regulations

“We are now fully committed to working with GNFZ to achieve net zero certification and go beyond our entire portfolio…to show how every existing and new home, as well as residential unit, can create a practical plan and fulfill the promise of being net zero and net positive – all while being cost-effective.”

Marshall Gobuty | Founder & President of Pearl Homes

A trailblazer in the realm of eco-friendly and energy-saving construction for both single-family and multifamily residences

GNFZ’s incremental path to acceleration means you can start anywhere — and end at zero.

A first of its kind, incremental process to net zero success

Access multiple opportunities for recognition along the way to certification through GNFZ’s incremental process. Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch to set up a call, go over your needs and develop a plan together. We're here to help you each step of the way.

Assess

Conduct an assessment to calculate your building’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and receive an emissions assessment certificate.

Plan

Draft a net zero plan, with GNFZ’s support, to transition your building to net zero and implement best in class net zero strategies and receive a net zero plan certificate.

Certify

Achieve net zero certification and submit annual documentation to maintain your net zero status.

*We are always happy to celebrate your project milestones, so additional net zero milestone certificates may be requested to document the your project’s progress toward net zero.

“At Duflon, our customer-centric approach ensures that we deliver products with the highest quality and cutting-edge technology and firmly adhere to regional mandates and environmental regulations across the globe. By collaborating with GNFZ’s trusted net zero certification, Duflon is committing to eliminating all scope emissions across all its facilities in India.”

Anand Sarvankar | President at Duflon Industries

The largest processor of Fluoropolymers in South Asia, with customers in more than 40 countries and a workforce in 12 locations around the world

The Global Network for Zero Difference

  • No prerequisites to get started – we meet buildings where they are at

  • Incremental roadmap to realistically get your buildings to net zero over time

  • Implementation support throughout the process to ensure success

  • Calculate and reduce your building's Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions

  • Multiple opportunities for recognition throughout the process to demonstrate progress

  • Baseline emissions assessment with quality data

  • Total flexibility to choose any standard, method or framework as GNFZ’s certification is rating system agnostic

  • Outcome-based certification process with a more intuitive workflow and reduced documentation

“We want to deliver value that our customers and their stakeholders can count on, which is why we utilize the GNFZ platform to encourage more clients to focus on net-zero outcomes and to demonstrate to potential clients that net zero certification is not out of reach for existing buildings, which the established green building certification systems have not focused on.”

Johnny Chen | President of Segreene Sustainable Design & Consulting (SSDC)

The first and only consulting firm in Taiwan to provide a full range of sustainable building design and consulting services

Reach net zero

Net zero certifications for existing buildings in energy, water and waste are also available. Please contact us for more details.

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