Reliable and transparent emissions reporting forms the basis of sustainability strategies in the fight against climate change. Accurately measuring an organisation’s carbon footprint and having these measurements independently verified in accordance with international standards plays a critical role in translating environmental responsibility into economic and social benefits.
What is the ISO 14064 Standard?
ISO 14064 is a globally recognised standard for the calculation, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
It consists of three main parts:
- ISO 14064-1: Requirements for organisations to prepare and report their greenhouse gas inventory.
- ISO 14064-2: Rules for the planning, implementation and verification of emission reduction projects.
- ISO 14064-3: Methodology and audit principles for verification and validation activities.
Why is Verification Important?
The reliability, transparency and traceability of prepared greenhouse gas inventories are critical elements of trust for regulatory authorities, investors and stakeholders. Incorrect reporting can damage not only financial risks but also the company’s reputation and credibility in international markets.
This is where the independent verification process comes into play. Verification activities conducted in accordance with ISO 14064-3 test organisations’ emission data and guarantee the accuracy of their reports. This process is essential for gaining a competitive advantage in carbon markets and strengthening sustainability performance.
Role and Competencies of Greenhouse Gas Verifiers
Greenhouse Gas Verifiers are independent and impartial experts who assess an organisation’s greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with ISO 14064-1 and ISO 14064-2 standards. Lead Verifiers, in particular, are the leaders of the verification process and possess the following competencies:
- Preparing verification plans and conducting risk analysis,
- Strategic audit techniques and field management,
- Final reporting and quality assurance,
- Integration of international legislation (SKDM, ETS),
- Adherence to professional ethics and independence principles.
These experts play a key role in transforming environmental responsibility into strategic benefits while accelerating organisations’ transition to a low-carbon economy.
Who Should Attend?
This training is particularly suitable for the following professional groups:
- Greenhouse gas emissions and climate change practitioners
- Those wishing to undertake greenhouse gas declaration verification and approval processes
- Those aiming to become lead verifiers of greenhouse gas declarations
- Environmental engineers, energy managers, and sustainability specialists,
- Quality and environmental management system consultants,
- ISO auditors and internal audit officers,
- Public and private sector employees involved in green agreement compliance processes,
Before starting the course, it would be beneficial for participants to be aware of the following:
- Mathematical calculations and equations based on conversion factors,
- Climate change principles,
- Organisations and their impact on the environment,
- Environmental management,
- Management systems.
Therefore, these individuals play a critical role for organisations and are experts who create competitive advantage. Lead Verifiers accelerate organisations’ adaptation to a low-carbon economy, while also becoming a risky actor in transforming environmental responsibility into social and economic benefits. The training programmes we organise as CFECERT aim to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct greenhouse gas inventory verifications independently, impartially, and in accordance with international standards.
The intensive content, covering topics such as greenhouse gas emissions, the verification process, the legal framework and market mechanisms, data verification and analysis techniques, starting with the structure of the standard, provides participants with professional competence in practice.
For more information about our ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gas Lead Verifier Training Course, please contact us at trainig@cfecert.co.uk.
