In March 2025, GCSTIMES successfully obtained the ISO 14064-1:2018 Organizational Carbon Emissions Verification Statement issued by the authoritative third-party certification body SGS. This milestone signifies that GCSTIMES greenhouse gas management capabilities meet international standards, reflecting its commitment to transforming environmental responsibility into a core competitive advantage and demonstrating its dedication to sustainable development and social accountability.

What is ISO 14064-1:2018?

ISO 14064-1:2018 is a globally recognized standard released by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), focusing on the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the organizational level.

Amid the global hospitality industry’s push for green operations and supply chain transparency, achieving this certification not only serves as an authoritative validation of GCSTIMES carbon emissions data system but also marks a significant milestone in the brand’s sustainable development journey.

Taking Action to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

To actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions, GCSTIMES has established a comprehensive eco-friendly pathway across five dimensions: raw materials, production, packaging, transportation, and recycling.

Eco-Friendly Raw Materials and Resource RegenerationThe brand prioritizes natural, biodegradable materials to ensure resource renewability.

Low-Carbon Production and Green EnergyProduction processes incorporate low-carbon techniques and high-efficiency energy-saving equipment, with a gradual transition to clean energy. All waste and emissions comply with national and international standards.

(Certifications: ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and Green Material Certification for packaging.)

Recyclable Packaging, Zero White PollutionIn response to global plastic ban, GCSTIMES has replaced plastic packaging entirely with recyclable paper and biodegradable materials, reducing resource waste and minimizing microplastic harm to human health.

Low-Carbon Logistics and TransportationBy optimizing raw material collection routes, consolidating shipments, improving container loading efficiency, and refining delivery routes, the brand has significantly reduced air freight reliance. Additionally, it utilizes DHL’s GoGreen+ service and invests in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Recycling and Circular EconomySustainable design principles are applied during production to minimize material usage. The brand actively invests in research and solutions for recycling key cards, aiming to establish centralized collection points, reuse chips, and repurpose residual materials into renewable resources for other products or packaging, thereby advancing the circular economy.

Laying the Foundation for Climate Action and Moving Toward "Net Zero"

This carbon verification enhances GCSTIMES professionalism and standardization in environmental management and carbon disclosure, providing critical data to identify emission hotspots, implement reduction plans, and set science-based net-zero targets. With a precise understanding of its emission structure, the brand will further optimize supply chains, production, and operational processes to accelerate its green and low-carbon transformation.

Moving forward, GCSTIMES will leverage this certification as a catalyst to strengthen its greenhouse gas management system, refine carbon management capabilities, and explore innovative green pathways, driving the hospitality industry toward a more sustainable and low-carbon future.