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Accreditation Program for Greenhouse Gas Validation and Verification Bodies

What is Accreditation For Greenhouse Gas Validation And Verification Bodies?

The ANAB Accreditation Program for Greenhouse Gas Validation/Verification Bodies operates according to ISO 14065:2020, General principles and requirements for bodies validating and verifying environmental information.

ISO 14065 defines principles and requirements for bodies that validate and verify environmental information statements and ISO 14064-3 defines principles and requirements for conducting GHG emissions validation and verification engagements. The ANAB ISO 14065 program provides to environmental information program administrators, regulators and accreditors a basis for assessing and recognising the competence of validation or verification bodies (V/VBs).

Environmental information that is historical in nature may be verified. Information related to projected or forecast values is validated. Verification provides reasonable or limited assurance to intended users that reported information is accurate. Validation provides limited assurance to intended users that a reasonable basis exists for the projected or forecast information. The confidence of intended users in validated and verified environmental information data is enhanced when V/VBs fulfill the requirements of ISO 14065.

The following programs recognize or require ANAB’s GHG accreditation:

*Offsets only and subject to state requirements for verifier recognition

In addition, ANAB is exploring the expansion of its program to include validation and verification of other types of environmental information. Please contact us for more information or join our LinkedIn group to receive information and updates.

Steps to Accreditation For Greenhouse Gas Validation And Verification Bodies

  • File Application
  • Prepare for Accreditation
  • Document Review
  • (Optional) Preliminary Assessment
  • Witness Assessment
  • Office Assessment
  • Corrective Action
  • Executive Committee’s Decision
  • Accreditation Certificate
  • Surveillance Assessments

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ISO 14065 specifies principles and requirements for bodies that undertake validation or verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) assertions.

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Ann Howard

Senior Director, Validation and Verification

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