ISO 14064 Certification – Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Verification Consultancy (GHG)

• The carbon footprint is the volume of greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) emitted by the direct or indirect effect of our actions. These greenhouse gases are reported in terms of CO2 equivalent (CO2e): the universal unit used to compare the emissions from various greenhouse gases based on their global-warming potential.

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• ISO 14064:2018 is the ISO internationally recognized standard for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting, used to quantify, manage, and report an Organisations direct and indirect GHG emissions. 
• It facilitates the development of GHG emission reduction strategies and removal techniques. It also enables the ability to track performance compared to a calculated baseline.
• ISO 14064:2018 uses transparent methodology, enabling third party replication / verification which enhances the reputation and credibility of the standard.
• ISO 14064:2018 translates scientific knowledge into a tool, supporting sustainable business growth and the transition to a low carbon economy.

ISO 14064 is comprised of three standards respectively: However, to be clear, at AvISO we only provide ISO 14064-1 assistance at the time of writing.

• ISO 14064-1 Part 1: ‘Specification with guidance at the organizational level- for Quantification and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals’, provides principles and requirements for quantifying and reporting an organization’s carbon footprint.
• ISO 14064-2 Part 2: ‘Specification with Guidance at the Project Level- for Quantification, Monitoring and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions or Removal Enhancements’, provides requirements at project level for quantification and monitoring and reporting of activities that intended to reduce GHG emissions or increase removals. Including identifying and managing carbon sinks and sources.
• ISO 14064-3 Part 3: ‘Specification with Guidance for the Validation and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Assertions’- provides principles, requirements, and guidance for individuals conducting or managing verification or validation of organizational carbon inventory reports or project-level assertions.

• Comprehensive GHG accounting allows your Organisation to prepare and monitor a GHG inventory that represents a true and fair account of total emissions then develop a climate strategy to continually improve climate performance.
• A Carbon Management Plan helps to set targets and actions for carbon reduction in your organisation. 
• Aids with identification of GHG emission ‘hotspots’ across the Organisation, which increases the potential and provides guidance towards emissions reductions.
• Identified areas of inefficiency stimulate innovation leading to process change and cost savings, such as from decreased energy usage.
• Meet or get ahead of evolving customer, shareholder, investor regulatory and legal needs and expectations.
• Gain brand credibility and build trust with interested parties.
• Risk and Opportunity Management, such as climate related, litigation, new markets, and supply chain. 
• Applicable to participate in GHG registries and GHG markets such as the UK ETS.

• Scope 1 covers emissions from sources that an organisation owns or controls directly – for example from burning fuel to power operational procedures.

• Scope 2 refers to the emissions produced indirectly – such as from the electricity or energy purchased for heating and cooling buildings.

• Scope 3 encompasses emissions that are not produced by the company itself, but indirect emissions that occur in a company’s value chain. For example, purchased goods and services, employee commuting, leased assets and waste disposal. Only significant Scope 3 emissions are mandatory for ISO 14064:2018.

• Relevance: Select GHG sources, data and methodologies appropriate to reflect the GHG emissions of the company and services the needs of internal and external parties.
• Completeness: Include and report on all GHG emission sources and removals within the scope of the business. Disclose and justify any specific exclusions.
• Consistency: Using consistent methodologies and transparently documenting changes to the data, to allow for meaningful comparisons of emissions over time. 
• Transparency: Disclose sufficient GHG-related information in an objective, understandable way to allow intended users to verify the credibility. Disclose any relevant assumptions or exclusions. 95% of all emissions should be accounted for.
• Accuracy: Data should be precise to assure users that the reported information is valid and unbiased. 

• Firstly, the company should identify the intended uses (e.g., GHG Programme, Policies, compliance, etc.) and users (e.g., clients, governmental organisations, interested parties, etc.) of the carbon footprint. This will help identify the boundaries, activities, and source of emissions to include in the GHG inventory, as well as the level of requirements of the carbon footprint. 

• Secondly, the team that is going to coordinate the carbon footprint calculation must be assigned responsibility for the success of the data collection and management phase. Data quality is paramount for reducing uncertainties regarding carbon footprint calculations.

• Finally, the data previously collected is used in the quantification of GHG emissions to produce the carbon footprint report. Once this has been completed, actions to reduce GHGs can be implemented.

• There is no certification in ISO 14064-1 but verification. Hence, there is no need for audits or recertification. The verification does not have a validity period. However, companies should quantify their carbon footprints every year and ask for external verification (if desired) to be able to track changes in emissions and check if they are reducing emissions.

• Organisational Boundaries refer to the Scope covered by ISO 14064-1, for example parent and child companies or across multiple sites. If covering multiple sites / facilities GHG emissions are consolidated via two methods: Control (the organisation considers all GHG emissions and removals from facilities over which they have financial / operational control) or Equity Share (the organisation takes account for its share as a percentage of GHG emissions from respective facilities).

• Reporting/ Operational Boundaries – documented identification of GHG emissions and removals linked to business operations. Documented procedures for determining which Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions are to be included in the GHG inventory.

• We understand that no business is the same, and therefore our approach is always to provide a bespoke and tailored service based on client requirements. Upon reviewing your requirements, we are confident that we can achieve your goals within an appropriate timeframe. We will work with you collaboratively to understand the immediate and long-term environmental impacts of products, services and processes offered.

• AvISO Consultancy provides Consultancy, Software & Training solutions with 100% UKAS accreditation success rate. AvISO is a trusted partner to national and international clients. Working with SMEs to Multinational Enterprise Organisations, assisting with ISO Standard Certification, ISO Management Systems & Compliance requirements.

• We are certified to Quality ISO 9001:2015 and Cyber Essentials Standards.

• Our consultants are experts in their chosen specialisation, able to provide bespoke advice for your business.  By tailoring the standard to your business rather than the other way around, we maximise value for our clients throughout the certification and maintenance process.

• AvISO is proud to be a recommended ISO Consultancy by the major UKAS Accredited Certification Bodies, including BSI, Bureau Veritas, SGS, ISOQAR, NQA and BAB.

• You can view our clients testimonials and case studies here.

• We follow all the requirements set by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and we use DEFRA conversion factors that are published each year. Therefore, our methodology is more accurate, and we develop a bespoke carbon calculator for your business. 

• We also provide training to staff on carbon data collection, develop carbon emissions monitoring and reduction plans, help to set carbon reduction targets and reliable data collection procedures. This tailored approach helps businesses to develop organisational carbon knowledge for improving data collection procedures, which are critical for the carbon footprint quantification. 

• No, you don’t. However, it is worth considering the time and cost of a workforce required to set up an ISO standard versus an external management consultant providing guidance and support to ensure conformity and certification.

• Prices for implementation vary depending on the size and complexity of your Organisation. However, you can call 01892800476 or email info@avisoconsultancy.co.uk for further information and a quote.
• We have developed an in-house cost calculator, which includes external UKAS accredited certification fees. You can check this out on our LinkedIn page here.

• We have an exceptional team of BS 8900 consultants (encompassing all forms of sustainable development). AvISO has extensive experience supporting organisations with a variety of requirements, including sustainability and carbon reduction consultancy. We work extremely hard for our clients to help them tackle the unique challenges they face and proactively approach them with new ideas and solutions to problems. We can do this effectively because we are a true specialist in the provision of sustainable solutions.

It depends on the scale and complexity of your Organisation

• Our consultants are certified lead auditors, experienced in implementing and maintaining ISO management systems. Typically, our consultants specialise in 1-3 specific ISO standards and AvISO will assign our consultants with skillsets matching our client requirements.

• Most, if not all, of the necessary information, can be securely gathered and shared online through SharePoint. This is a secure method of safely sharing and updating documents online to maintain and support your management system. 

• Responsibility for the daily ISO 14064-1data collection will be delegated to a competent employee with a good working knowledge of the organisation.

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ISO 14064 provides a structured, globally recognised method for calculating, reporting, and verifying GHG emissions. It is widely used by organisations seeking credible emissions disclosure.

Part 1 covers the internal quantification and reporting of emissions. Part 3 supports independent verification by third-party auditors. We help you apply both parts where needed.

The GHG Protocol is a framework. ISO 14064 is a standard. We use both to align your reporting with best practice and verification expectations.

Yes. It provides the underlying methodology and data structures required by each of these schemes. ISO 14064 strengthens the consistency and credibility of your disclosures.

Yes, in most cases. Stakeholders increasingly expect this. We help prioritise relevant categories and develop defendable estimation methods.

Not currently. However, it is often expected by customers, investors, regulators, and frameworks like CDP and SBTi.

Energy usage, transport logs, fuel data, refrigerants, purchased goods and services, travel, waste, and supplier inputs are all relevant. We help identify and refine data sources.

We support offset documentation and integration into reporting, but we do not resell or recommend offset products. Our focus is on credible emissions tracking and reduction.

Yes. Integration with ISO 14001, 50001, and others is common. ISOvA simplifies multi-standard implementation.

Yes. We attend verifier meetings, prepare evidence packs, and assist in responding to requests and clarifications.