GROUP
Is the neutrality claim defined, evidence-based and supported by a credible reduction and compensation pathway?
We assess the defined subject and period, underlying GHG inventory, reduction hierarchy, implementation evidence, carbon credits or removals, claim wording and reporting against the selected criteria.
What the engagement delivers
- Claim and criteria review
- Verification plan and evidence testing
- Findings and claim corrections
- Independent technical review
- Verification report and statement
How the work is structured
- Confirm criteria, scope, competence and impartiality before acceptance
- Plan from materiality and risk
- Test data, calculations, controls and evidence
- Close findings, complete independent technical review and issue the applicable statement
Evidence that supports the output
- GHG inventory and boundary
- Reduction pathway and implementation
- Credit or removal documentation
- Public claim and supporting report
Role and boundary
Verification cannot be used to replace the required reduction hierarchy or justify an undefined claim. The engagement must fall within the body’s applicable accredited scope.
