A. Mission and Scope   

1. The Carbon Management Society (CMS) exists to advance practical, science-based carbon management as a cornerstone of the global response to climate crisis.

2. CMS evaluates all carbon management techniques on a sound scientific and economic basis, without favour toward any specific method, industry, company, or nation.

3. The Society’s ultimate mission is emissions elimination; every policy, activity, and partnership must demonstrably contribute to that goal.

4. The Society believes that a portfolio of carbon management techniques will be a core part of limiting global warming as committed by the Paris Agreement and other international, national and corporate agreements.

5. The Society is supportive of all low/zero-emissions approaches, but its primary remit does not cover methods without a carbon management element

6. There is unequivocal scientific evidence that global warming is a real phenomenon causing measurable harm to the planet and increasing risks to global communities.

7. Carbon management strategies can play a vital role in slowing the rate of global warming and mitigating its impacts.

 

B. Scientific and Policy Integrity   

1. CMS advocates for strong, science-based carbon management and climate policies, independent of political, commercial, or regional interests.

2. All carbon management approaches shall be assessed using lifecycle analysis to ensure that they genuinely reduce, remove, or avoid greenhouse-gas emissions.

3. The Society will also take policy positions in support of techniques and technologies that measurably reduce, remove, or minimise greenhouse gas emissions on a lifecycle basis.

4. Evaluation must consider permanence, social and environmental impacts, and justice for vulnerable communities and future generations.

5. Methane reduction is a specific priority, acknowledging its high short-term global warming potential.

 

C. Portfolio of Carbon Management Solutions   

1. CMS supports a diverse portfolio of carbon management methods, including:
   • emission reduction and avoidance;
   • carbon capture, utilisation and storage;
   • enhancement of natural sinks such as forests, soils and oceans; and
   • direct air or ocean capture technologies.

2. CMS endorses approaches only where they demonstrably reduce net emissions on a lifecycle basis, while recognising that early-stage or emerging technologies may need time to reach maturity.

3. CMS supports energy-efficiency improvements and optimisation of energy use especially where the energy source is fossil-based, wherever these deliver measurable emission reductions.

 

D. Governance and Ethics   

1. CMS operates with transparency, inclusivity and accountability, maintaining a clear separation between public interest and private influence.

2. The Board and membership shall reflect diversity across geography, gender, industry and discipline, encouraging open and respectful debate.

3. CMS upholds equal opportunity in membership and employment, without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political affiliation.

4. The Society may refuse or revoke membership for individuals or organisations not aligned with its mission, values or scientific principles.

 

E. Collaboration and Community   

1. CMS promotes interdisciplinary collaboration among science, policy, business and civil society to accelerate learning and innovation.

2. Members, whether corporate, academic or individual, need not be directly engaged in carbon management but must share a commitment to advancing effective, science-based climate solutions.