PAS 2060 vs 14068
Brief comparison between PAS 2060:2014 and ISO 14068-1:2023
The PAS 2060 standard was initially launched by the British Standards Institution in 2010 with the objective of increasing transparency of carbon neutrality claims by providing a common definition and recognised method of achieving carbon neutral status.
It was revised in 2014 to recognise improvements in the knowledge and understanding of greenhouse gas emissions availability, particularly regarding developments in assessment, reduction and offsetting that took place following publication. The standard specifies the requirements to be met by any organisation seeking to demonstrate carbon neutrality through the quantification, reduction and offsetting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Until recently, the closest to an official definition of carbon neutrality was provided by PAS 2060:2014 Specification for the demonstration of carbon neutrality. Although well-received and in widespread use, it is not a full standard and solely British in origin (as opposed to international).
At the end of 2025, PAS 2060 will be retired and superseded by a full verifiable ISO standard, ISO 14068-1:2023.
Transition Timeline
Because a PAS 2060 application must be accompanied by at least one year of supporting data, and due to the impending retirement, PAS 2060 will effectively cease to be considered for new clients/projects. For existing clients requiring an audit after November 2024, your certificate will be valid for less than a year and you should consider ISO 14068-1 as an alternative.
Major differences between PAS 2060 and ISO 14068
PAS 2060 and ISO 14068-1 are both standards designed to guide organisations in achieving and demonstrating carbon neutrality. However, there are significant differences between them:
1. Standard Type and Scope:
- PAS 2060:2014: Developed by the British Standards Institution
(BSI), PAS 2060 is a Publicly Available Specification that provides a
framework for demonstrating carbon neutrality. - ISO 14068-1:2023: Introduced as an international standard, ISO
14068-1 offers a comprehensive approach to carbon neutrality,
emphasizing a hierarchical strategy: prioritize emission reductions,
then removals, and finally offsetting.
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