Unveiling the Hidden Carbon Footprint: SOS Achieves ISO 14064-2, Extending Its Application to Embodied Carbon Emissions Calculation, Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for Office Relocation and Clearance

Sustainable Office Solutions (SOS), a leading provider of sustainable workplace solutions, is proud to announce its achievement of ISO 14064-2 verification, certified by the esteemed Bureau Veritas. This significant milestone positions SOS as a pioneer in the industry, demonstrating a commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of the built environment.

ISO 14064-2 is an internationally recognised standard that provides a framework for quantifying and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions from specific projects. Traditionally applied in sectors like energy and agriculture, SOS has uniquely extended its use to address embodied carbon emissions from facility relocation and clearance.

Facility relocation and clearance are often overlooked contributors to carbon emissions. From transporting materials and furniture to disposing of outdated equipment, these processes generate significant embodied carbon. Embodied carbon refers to the GHG emissions generated during the production, transportation, and disposal of materials used in construction and manufacturing. Unlike operational emissions, which arise from energy consumption during a building’s use, embodied carbon is locked into materials before the building is even occupied. These emissions, a major contributor to climate change, account for a significant portion of the global carbon footprint.

By applying ISO 14064-2 to quantify and verify GHG reductions in these activities, SOS is setting a new benchmark for sustainability in the industry.

“At SOS, we are redefining facility management and design by embedding circular economy principles and providing transparent carbon reporting,” said Rob Wall, Founder of SOS. “This achievement underscores the importance of addressing embodied carbon, an often-underestimated factor in reducing the built environment’s climate impact.”

By adopting ISO 14064-2, SOS empowers clients with actionable insights to align with their ESG goals. This approach enables the industry to embrace low-carbon practices through measurable reductions and innovative solutions, demonstrating how the built environment and facility management can lead the transition to a sustainable future.

As one of the first companies to apply ISO 14064-2 to embodied carbon for facility relocation and clearance, SOS is leading by example. This milestone reaffirms our commitment to inspiring change across the industry, addressing hidden carbon contributors, and paving the way for a more sustainable tomorrow.