Is this ISO standard free to all companies? I mean, are there someone to give free training or directions as to how companies can reduce their carbon footprint? Or companies have to spend a lump sum to get a consultant and set up a new team to set up the ISO procedure, then pay another lump sum to ISO to get certified, and finally, pay annual renewal and audit fees. In the end, this is just another way for the company to secure their stand in the new competitive “zero carbon” market. Over time, ISO will be regarded by companies as just another set of procedure to follow, on top of the other standards. Companies may continue their old ways, and fake their documentations in order to pass the audit. Also, the additional papers for documentation is just adding on to the carbon footprint.

Instead of coming up with complicated ISO, I think it would be more effective for companies/industries to set a new holistic goal of “contributing to global sustainability” as their top priorities. Under this simple goal, everyone should understand that every step they take will impact the environment. By imprinting this goal in every employee’s mind, they will work together more efficiency because they now have a common goal.

If climate change is such a big thing and humans are doomed if we do not reduce our carbon footprint, why are governments spending huge amount of money setting up organizations to combat climate change, creating a new workforce of “Climate Change” experts, holding expensive conferences, conducting classes that require fees, adding barriers to new technologies in renewable energy, etc, etc…Shouldn’t governments take immediate measures to combat climate change? Like calling for a nation wide life-style changes, formulating rules and regulations such as restricting imports of non-energy saving electronics, and impose fines for not separating rubbish. All those money should be spent on the actual carbon reductions.

Climate change issue is NOT new. It has been observed since 1990s. Many farmers, scientists, biologists, and people all around the world, especially country sides, have witnessed the adverse impact of climate change over the years. Polar bears are just one species out of the many more that may not adapt to the climate change, including human beings.

I hate to see how climate change issue has turned into a new business opportunity. Recently, there are numerous books about “how to reduce carbon footprints” which are just adding to the carbon footprints, considering the amount of papers and processes going into publishing them.