Certification Process

Establishes the scope, objectives, and conditions of the verification or validation, ensuring mutual understanding and agreement between the client and the verification body.

Evaluates the broader context, including the organization’s activities and sector-specific considerations, to guide the verification or validation approach.

Identifies and prioritizes potential sources of error or misstatement in the GHG data, focusing efforts on areas with the greatest impact on accuracy.

Collects data, documents, and other information relevant to the GHG statement, applying sampling methods to verify the reliability of reported figures.

Conducts on-location inspections and interviews to confirm that reported operations and processes match actual practices and documentation based on project requirement and assurance level.

Analyzes all collected information and compares it against criteria to determine whether the GHG statement meets specified requirements.

Deliver a formal conclusion, stating whether the verified or validated GHG information is accurate, complete, and conforms to the applicable standards.