ISO 14068-1 carbon neutrality cerification: Alcantara case study

Alcantara becomes the first company in Europe to be verified according to ISO 14068‑1 by TÜV SÜD 
Alcantara S.p.A., an Italian excellence in advanced materials and luxury solutions for sectors such as automotive, fashion, and interior design, once again confirms its leadership in sustainability. Thanks to independent verification TÜV SÜD, Alcantara declares his Carbon Neutrality status in conformity of ISO 140681:2023, the international reference standard for Carbon Neutrality.

Client name: Alcantara S.p.A.

Company profile: Italian company that produces and distributes the innovative material Alcantara®, the result of a unique and proprietary technology that has become a globally recognised brand thanks to its technical and sensory performance and its pioneering commitment to sustainability. 

Business challenge: With evolving climate regulations and global sustainability strategies, Alcantara needed to confirm and renew its carbon neutrality journey, initiated in 2009. The goal was to ensure that the Carbon Neutrality declaration was fully compliant with the most authoritative international standards. 

Carbon Neutrality Strategy Assessed Against ISO 14068-1 

TÜV SÜD verified that Alcantara’s Carbon Neutrality declaration was prepared in accordance with the ISO 14068‑1 standard, assessing: 

• the correctness of the carbon management plan 
• the accuracy of emission data 
• the methodology used to calculate the inventory 
• the robustness of offsetting mechanisms 
• full compliance with ISO 14068‑1 requirements 

Alcantara became the first company in Europe to obtain the first stage of verification of its Carbon Neutrality strategy from the TÜV SÜD Group. 

Business Benefits of ISO 14068-1 Verification 

• Strengthening of its strategic positioning as a sustainability leader 
• Greater trust from clients, international brands, and stakeholders 
• Consistency between strategic vision and verified results 
  
  

Alcantara: long-standing commitment to carbon neutrality 

Since 2009, Alcantara has proactively implemented a structured Carbon Neutrality plan, combining: 

• emission reduction throughout the entire value chain 
• certified offsetting projects 
• integration of sustainability into corporate strategy 

This visionary approach has enabled the company to maintain Carbon Neutrality for 16 consecutive years, now confirmed according to the new ISO 14068 standard. 

The partnership between Alcantara and TÜV SÜD has deep roots, with verifications and certifications covering quality, environment, safety, social responsibility, and cybersecurity. 

Timeline of key certifications obtained with TÜV SÜD 

• Since 1993 – ISO 9001 
• Since 2000 – ISO 14001 
• Since 2004 – IATF 16949 
• Since 2008 – SA8000^® 
• Since 2009 – Carbon Neutrality 
• Since 2021 – ISO 45001 
• Since 2022 – TISAX^® 
• 2025 – ISO 14068‑1 Verification 
  
  

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