Carbon Trust expanding consultants scheme

London -- The Carbon Trust is expanding its Consultant Accreditation Scheme. The aim, it said, is to broaden the range of expertise across its consultant network and improve service delivery to businesses and public sector organisations.

According to the agency, the new Scheme will create “a robust network providing organisations working with the Carbon Trust access to expertise across technical, non-technical, business and change management consultancy.”

Due for launch next March, the Accreditation Scheme will comprise four Accreditation Categories representing; Carbon Opportunity Identification, Carbon Solution Development, Low Carbon Design Advice and Carbon Management. The scheme will be managed on behalf of the Carbon Trust by Gemserv Ltd, which will undertake all accreditation of consultants for all future activity.

The threat of climate change means the drive to reduce carbon emissions is now essential for all organizations, according to Tim Lancaster, director of operations at the Trust.

“By expanding our accreditation scheme we are looking to attract the breadth of top consulting talent necessary to help us give the best business advice. The range of services we offer and the diverse organisations we work with need to be supported by a consultant network equipped with expertise in the right areas,” said Lancaster.
*Consultants interested in becoming a Carbon Trust accredited consulting partner and therefore eligible to carry out work on the Carbon Trust’s behalf should visit www.carbontrust.co.uk/consultants for details on how to apply.