World-Climate Farm Standard

The World-Climate Farm Standard (WCFS) provides a framework for the calculation, validation and verification of greenhouse gas balances for agricultural businesses and farm communities. Based on ISO 14064, the GHG Protocol and IPCC methodologies, the standard supports the assessment of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sinks, helping farms identify opportunities to reduce emissions and improve their climate performance.

CERES offers carbon footprint calculations for agricultural businesses and food processors in accordance with the World-Climate Farm Standard. Using the World-Climate Farm Tool, greenhouse gas balances are calculated and independently assessed through validation and verification. Following successful assessment, the operation is certified under the World-Climate Farm Standard and may use the World-Climate Farm Label.

• Achieve sustainability goals: Calculate and improve product-level carbon footprints in accordance with the World Climate Farm Standard.


• Independent assurance: Benefit from independent validation and verification by CERES.


• Demonstrate verified climate performance: Obtain World Climate Farm certification based on internationally recognized methodologies.


• Ensure high standards: Demonstrate high standards in agricultural production, manufacturing and processing.


• Strengthen credibility: Support credible sustainability communication with independently verified climate data.


• Gain a competitive edge: Demonstrate measurable climate performance and position products and supply chains as credible and future-ready.

World-Climate Farm Standard and World-Climate Farm Tool Reports

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