The Scope
Carbon Footprint Verification provides independent verification of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with a product or service throughout its lifecycle. The verification assesses the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of carbon footprint calculations, ensuring that emissions have been quantified and reported in accordance with recognised international standards and methodologies.
The verification process helps organisations identify significant sources of emissions, evaluate environmental impacts across the product lifecycle, and support initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability performance.
The Standard
Carbon Footprint Verification is conducted in accordance with internationally recognised standards and methodologies, including:
PAS 2050:2011 – Specification for the Assessment of the Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Goods and Services
GHG Protocol – Product Life Cycle Accounting & Reporting Standard
ISO/TS 14067:2013 – Greenhouse Gases – Carbon Footprint of Products – Requirements and Guidelines for Quantification and Communication
These standards provide requirements and guidance for measuring, quantifying, reporting, and communicating greenhouse gas emissions associated with products and services.
Who Should Apply
Carbon Footprint Verification is suitable for organisations seeking to measure, verify, and communicate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with their products or services.
The verification is particularly relevant for:
Manufacturing companies
Consumer goods producers
Food and agriculture organisations
Energy and utility providers
Construction & infrastructure companies
Transportation and logistics providers
Retail and consumer product organizations
Packaging manufacturers
Export-oriented businesses
Organisations with sustainability and ESG commitments
This verification is ideal for organisations seeking to demonstrate environmental responsibility, support sustainability initiatives, improve emissions transparency, meet customer and stakeholder expectations, identify emission reduction opportunities, and strengthen their environmental credentials in local and international markets.