ISO 14064-1 - Carbon Footprint Verification (CFV)

• Prepare for future greenhouse gas legislation
• Manage carbon risk exposure and identify areas for improvement
• Improve efficiency and cut costs through reduced energy consumption
• Gain credibility by demonstrating environmental responsibility
• Motivate and engage staff by involving them in carbon reduction plans 

Climate change is a global issue that demands the attention of organizations, governments and individuals. Forward-thinking organizations have begun voluntarily declaring their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions for reasons such as risk management, cost reduction, brand protection, and attracting socially responsible investment. And in the process, those organizations have prepared themselves for the GHG legislation of tomorrow. Requirements for credible carbon management plans are frequently included in contract tenders and requests for information on an organization’s carbon footprint are increasing up and down the supply chain.

Climate change is the ultimate effect of large carbon footprints. Greenhouse gases, whether naturally or human-produced, contribute to the warming of the planet. From 1990 to 2021, global carbon dioxide emissions increased by 12.5 million tonnes. 7 out of the 10 warmest ever years have occurred since 2015 and global temperatures are already more than 1c higher than pre-industrial times. The scientific consensus is that in order to avoid the worst impacts of climate change the increase needs to be kept below 1.5c, this was reaffirmed at the COP26 meeting held in the UK in 2021. 

In order to establish your carbon footprint you need to collect data on emissions caused by your organization’s activities, products and services. Once this data has been collected we can independently verify the accuracy of this data and your calculated carbon footprint. Through this verification process, you’ll understand the level of emissions you need to reduce and/or offset in or to become ‘carbon neutral’. 

Carbon footprint verification is fundamental to provide credibility, reassuring internal and external stakeholders that the carbon footprint of your organization is accurate, complete and compliant with the major GHG reporting standards. 

Relying on other businesses to tackle climate change is no longer an option. Each organization must take responsibility for reducing their emissions, and verifying your organization's carbon footprint is a great first step to working towards this.

• Compliance  - demonstrates to external stakeholders that your carbon footprint is transparent, credible and reliable 
• Improvement - accurate and consistent monitoring and reporting is critical for you to demonstrate improvement over time
• Increase sales - differentiates you from competitors within your supply chain and supports tendering requirements
• Cost savings – calculating your carbon footprint helps identify areas for improvement to reduce energy consumption 
• Manage reputational risk - demonstrates data is reliable and robust enough to withstand media scrutiny
• Improve corporate reputation – transparency gives confidence to stakeholders 
• Work towards carbon neutrality - a proven best practice calculation allowing you to focus on the most efficient abatement programs and helps you to avoid purchasing more offset credits than necessary