CO2 Performance Ladder 4.0 – Carbon Management
The CO2 Performance Ladder is a CO2 management system and procurement tool that rewards organisations for measuring, reducing and reporting their emissions. In Ireland, Transport Infrastructure Ireland now uses it as an award criterion in tenders. Version 4.0 raises the bar: three steps replace the old five levels, with longer-term targets and a clear path to zero emissions by 2050. The challenge is rarely understanding the requirements. It’s keeping the footprint, targets and evidence current year after year.
Carbon Management Made Simple
ISO Align brings structure and visibility to every part of your CO2 Performance Ladder system. It handles the detailed work, from your emissions inventory and reduction targets to measures, supply chain analysis and project reporting, so your team can stay focused on real CO2 reduction. With everything organised, connected and up to date, an audit becomes a review of work already done rather than a scramble to pull it together.
Service Features:
- Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions Inventory
- Reduction Targets & Action Plans
- Project-Level CO2 Reporting
- Energy-Saving Measures Tracking
- Supply Chain & Most Impactful Activities Analysis
- Communication & Audit Evidence Management
Our Core Features
Empowering Your Carbon Management
01
Emissions Inventory & CO2 Footprint
Record Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions against a defined organisational boundary, with conversion factors, data sources and evidence held in one place. Your footprint stays current and ready for every review.
02
Reduction Targets & Measures
Set targets for each scope, link every target to the measures that will deliver it, and track progress against your base year. ISO Align shows at a glance whether you are on course.
03
Supply Chain Analysis for Steps 2 and 3
Identify your most impactful activities across the value chain, record other influenceable emissions, and keep the chain analysis that Steps 2 and 3 require in one structured place.
04
Communication & Project Reporting
Keep internal and external CO2 communication, key-person responsibilities and project-level reporting organised and evidenced, so what the auditor asks for is already there.
Comprehensive Solutions for Your Carbon Management
Ladder 4.0 Readiness & Gap Assessment
We review your current carbon management against the CO2 Performance Ladder Handbook 4.0, confirm which step fits your ambition and your tenders, and build a clear roadmap to certification. If you hold a version 3.1 certificate, we plan your transition before the January 2027 deadline.
CO2 Footprint & Emissions Inventory
For the CO2 Performance Ladder, we define your organisational boundary and calculate your Scope 1, 2 and, where needed, Scope 3 emissions, with data sources and evidence documented so the footprint holds up under audit.
ISO Align Configuration & Training
We set up ISO Align for your sites, projects and emission sources, and train your key people to run the system day to day. Training-led programmes may be eligible for Enterprise Ireland support.
Internal Audit & Certification Preparation
We carry out internal audits against the requirements of your chosen step, close out gaps and prepare your evidence for the certification body’s assessment.
Reduction Targets & Measures
We help you set ambitious, realistic long-term targets and turn them into a practical plan of energy-saving and reduction measures your team can deliver.
Supply Chain & Net Zero 2050 Planning
For Steps 2 and 3, we analyse your most impactful supply chain activities, identify the partners who matter, and build a credible pathway to zero emissions by 2050.
Supporting All Three Steps of the CO2 Performance Ladder
We work exclusively with version 4.0 of the CO2 Performance Ladder and support organisations at every step:
- Step 1 – Reducing CO2 in your own organisation (Scope 1 and 2)
- Step 2 – Reducing CO2 with the supply chain (Scope 3 and other influenceable emissions)
- Step 3 – Reducing CO2 to zero by 2050, across all scopes
The platform gives you one consistent framework as you move from one step to the next, without rebuilding your system each time.
Ready to Make the CO2 Performance Ladder Easier to Run?
Achieving Ladder certification is one thing. Keeping the footprint, targets and evidence current every year is another. Many organisations find the requirements clear, but the annual effort to maintain them is where the real challenge lies.
Whether you’re pursuing the Ladder for the first time, moving from version 3.1 to 4.0, or stepping up from Step 1 to Step 2 or 3, a short conversation can help clarify the next step. We’ll talk through where your carbon management stands today, which step suits your tenders and ambitions, and how it can be run without unnecessary complexity.
Get in touch to discuss the CO2 Performance Ladder and see how a clearer, more structured approach can support real, measurable CO2 reduction.
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