We are proud to verify AUO’s Global Research Center (GRC) in accordance with ISO 14068-1, making it the first office in Taiwan to achieve carbon neutrality under this standard.
Display technologies and solutions provider AUO’s GRC became ISO 14068-1 verified following our rigorous, independent third-party evaluation and inspection. As the first company in the global display industry and Taiwan to create a carbon-neutral office location, AUO sets the benchmark while continuing to pursue pragmatic greenhouse gas (GHG) management, focused on quantifying and reducing GHG emissions. The company has also pledged to achieve the same goal for all its Taiwan offices.
Bryan Kuo, Human Resource Center Associate Vice President at AUO, commented: “Following ISO 14068-1, we have established a coherent and rigorous implementation framework and guidelines. This enables the company’s GRC headquarters to demonstrate our reliable and pragmatic carbon management capabilities to stakeholders while establishing a strong collaborative model.”
In 2013, AUO declared its commitment to carbon neutrality in buildings, based on PAS 2060 and the Taiwan Guidelines for the Demonstration and Declaration of Carbon Neutrality.
What is ISO 14068-1?
ISO 14068-1 is the globally recognized standard for climate change management and transitioning to low GHG emission activities.
Built upon and replacing PAS 2060 (carbon neutrality), ISO 14068-1 specifies principles, requirements and guidance for achieving and demonstrating carbon neutrality through quantifying, reducing and offsetting your carbon footprint. PAS 2060 will be withdrawn 24 months after the publication of ISO 14068-1.
The global standard provides a methodology for assessing carbon neutrality, ensuring that efforts are true, fair, science-based and transparent. It also unites carbon neutral and net zero to remove doubt and provides a defined structure that supports the journey to carbon neutrality/net zero.
ISO 14068-1 builds upon existing GHG quantification, reporting, validation and verification standards, including ISO 14064-1 (quantify and report GHG emissions and removals), ISO 14064-3 (verifying and validating GHG statements) and ISO 14067 (GHGs – carbon footprint of products).
Who is ISO 14068-1 for?
Any entity (including companies, local authorities and financial institutions), product or service (including events and buildings) seeking to achieve and demonstrate carbon neutrality.
What are the benefits of ISO 14068-1 verification?
We can help you achieve verification with an ISO 14068-1 audit, including a gap assessment and benchmarking. We will identify your competency and support you to achieve ongoing improvement.
Verification follows successful completion of an audit and enables you to:
- Plan and achieve genuine climate management goals
- Enhance credibility and trust in your carbon neutrality claims
- Promote ambitious, science-based GHG emissions reduction strategies
- Support your carbon neutral/net zero journey
- Take a comprehensive value chain and life cycle approach to carbon management
- Build upon existing international standards like ISO 14064-1, ISO 14064-2, ISO 14064-3 and ISO 14067
- Contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1-16
How does ISO 14068-1 contribute to global climate goals?
ISO 14068-1 provides a structured approach to carbon neutrality, aligning with global net-zero GHG emissions efforts and supporting Paris Agreement objectives.
Contact us to start or enhance your ISO 14068-1 journey.
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