Validation & Verification Services
GQCL validation/verification program that conforms to ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065, ISO 14064-3, ISO 14066.
- ISO/IEC 17029
- ISO 14065
- ISO 14064-1
- ISO 14064-2
GQCL is accredited as a Validation & Verification Body (VVB) under ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065, delivering trusted GHG verifications for inventories, removals, and carbon footprint reporting in compliance with ISO 14064-1, ISO 14064-2, ISO 14064-3, and ISO 14066.
Independent Scope 1, 2 & 3 GHG verification under ISO 14064, compatible with Bilan Carbone®, GHG Protocol, and other international methodologies — enabling credible carbon reduction strategies and CBAM-ready compliance.
Our GHG verification services are delivered under an ISO 14065-accredited management system and in compliance with ISO 14066 personnel competence requirements. Cross-border verification services align with ISO/IEC 17029 for non-financial assurance.
What this covers
- Independent Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG verification under ISO 14064
- Compatible with Bilan Carbone®, the GHG Protocol and other international methodologies
- CBAM-ready compliance for exporters to the EU
- Validation of future GHG reduction claims and carbon offset projects
Standards & Accreditation
We conduct our services in accordance with
- ISO 14064-3
- Greenhouse gases — Part 3: Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements.
- ISO 14065
- General principles and requirements for bodies validating and verifying environmental information.
- ISO 14066
- Competence requirements for teams (including technical experts) and independent reviewers involved in the validation and verification of environmental information.
- ISO 14067
- Greenhouse gases — Carbon footprints of product — Requirements and guidelines for quantification.
- ISO/IEC 17029
- Conformity assessment — General principles and requirements for validation and verification bodies.
- IAF Mandatory Document 6:2023
Scope
Scope of GQCL’s GHG Verification Services
- ISO 14064-1
- Organizational GHG emissions quantification and reporting.
- ISO 14064-2
- GHG mitigation and offset projects.
Transparency & Alignment
GQCL ensures transparency, accountability, and alignment with
- Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement
- EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulations
- Voluntary carbon markets and international environmental finance platforms
Questions about this service
VALIDATION VERIFICATION
What are Validation & Verification for Carbon Footprint?
When organizations measure and report their carbon footprint (GHG emissions), credibility is critical. That’s where Validation and Verification (V&V) come in.
Verification It is an independent check that the reported greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data (carbon footprint) is complete, accurate, and consistent with standards such as ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, or national reporting rules. The purpose is to build trust that the numbers are correct and not overstated or understated. For example, a third-party auditor reviews your emission factors, activity data (fuel usage, electricity bills, travel records) and calculations. Verification = checking actual reported GHG emissions data, and issuing a statement of verification to prove that the reported carbon footprint numbers are correct.
Validation It is an independent assessment of future projections, assumptions, or plans related to GHG reduction. The purpose is to ensure that the methodology and data used to predict future performance (e.g., emission reduction targets, carbon offset projects) are reasonable and credible. For example, a renewable energy project claiming it will reduce 50,000 tons of CO₂ over 10 years must be validated before credits can be issued. Validation = checking the credibility of future reduction claims or projects, and issuing a statement of validation to prove that the carbon reduction plan or project is credible and realistic.
Why is Validation & Verification for Carbon Footprint important?
Ensures transparency and trust in climate claims. Required for carbon neutrality certifications, ESG reporting, and carbon markets. Helps organizations avoid greenwashing accusations. Aligns with global standards (ISO 14064-3, ISO 14067, GHG Protocol, CDP, etc.).
Example in a carbon context: a company reports its Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions data — it needs Verification to prove accuracy. The same company launches a carbon offset project (like reforestation) — it needs Validation to prove that the project will actually deliver the claimed emission reductions.