Please note: As of 1 July 2025, the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) is the new name for the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). Articles and information published before this date may reference the organisation's former name.
The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) has received Toitū carbonreduce certification for the fourth year in a row, further underscoring our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
This means ESR has gone through an independent verification process for our carbon emissions footprint, ensuring it is complete, accurate, and up to international standards. The certification confirms ESR is measuring, managing and actively reducing our carbon emissions according to Toitū requirements.
By maintaining this certification, ESR continues to demonstrate its leadership in promoting environmental stewardship, contributing to a low-carbon future, and setting a positive example for others in the sector. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and ongoing efforts of our team to make a meaningful impact on our environment.
About Toitū carbonreduce
The Toitū carbonreduce® certification programme, previously known as CEMARS, verifies efforts to manage, monitor and improve greenhouse gas emissions. It aligns to the ISO 14064-1 international standard for organisational greenhouse gas accounting and verification.
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