Independent Verification of Corporate Greenhouse Gas Statements

Accurate quantification, reliable reporting, and independent verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are key elements of effective climate change management and important indicators of an organisation’s sustainability performance. Organisations that have their GHG emissions independently verified and implement effective emission reduction measures accordingly can strengthen their credibility and gain a competitive advantage.

Avrasya Greenhouse Gas Verification Body provides independent and impartial verification services as an accredited verification body for corporate greenhouse gas inventories and GHG statements prepared in accordance with ISO 14064-1 and the GHG Protocol.

Our verification process assesses the organisation’s GHG statement in terms of accuracy, consistency, completeness, transparency, and conformity with the applicable criteria. Verification activities are conducted in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14064-3, and a verification opinion is issued upon completion of the verification process.

Our verification activities are conducted in accordance with the principles of independence and impartiality, while maintaining a professional and solution-oriented approach throughout the process.

Our verification team consists of experienced Lead Verifiers and Verifiers with expertise in both regulatory and voluntary GHG verification activities. Our team and verification processes are regularly assessed by TÜRKAK (Turkish Accreditation Agency). Our accreditation certificate can be reviewed on our website and on the TÜRKAK website.

Scope of Our Verification Services

• Verification of corporate GHG statements prepared in accordance with ISO 14064-1,
• Assessment of GHG statements against the principles and requirements of ISO 14064-1,
• Assessment of organisational and operational boundaries,
• Verification of direct GHG emissions (Category 1 / Scope 1) and energy indirect GHG emissions (Category 2 / Scope 2),
• Verification of other indirect GHG emissions (Categories 3, 4, 5 and 6 / Scope 3),
• Review of the data management system, calculation methodologies, activity data and emission factors, including the assessment of the validity and reliability of supporting evidence,
• Communication of verification findings and observations,
• Assessment of the risk of material misstatement and collection of sufficient and appropriate verification evidence,
• Issuance of a verification opinion with a reasonable level of assurance,
• Preparation and issuance of the verification report and verification statement.

Why Independent Verification?

Independent verification:

• Enhances the credibility and reliability of your GHG statement.
• Supports your sustainability and ESG processes and contributes to strengthening your sustainability performance.
• Increases transparency and trust among your stakeholders.
• Supports the adoption of internationally recognised good practices in voluntary carbon management.
• Supports the reliable reporting of corporate climate targets and GHG emission reduction activities.

Request a Quotation

To obtain further information about the independent verification of your corporate GHG statement prepared in accordance with ISO 14064-1 and the GHG Protocol, or to request a service quotation, please contact us.

Our expert team provides independent, impartial, and reliable verification services throughout every stage of the verification process, in accordance with applicable international standards and verification criteria.