For most operators, verification of GHG Emissions Data Reports is mandated annually. Some operators may verify once every three years.

Verification is an independent audit of your company’s GHG Emissions Data Report. In general, this process involves a third party (the Verification Body) inspecting the relevant records used to build your report. These records generally consist of fuel purchase invoices, fuel use measurement data, direct source measurements from Continuous Emissions Monitoring Devices, QA/QC procedures, careful inspection of the facility and all emissions sources, receipts, and employee interviews.

The overarching concern from a verifier’s standpoint is: is there a reasonable assurance that the data is representative of the facilities actual emissions?

Verification is entirely dependent on the size of your facility, the complexity of your operation, and of course, the relative organization (or dis-organization) of your Emissions Data. However, the verifier will have a good idea of their expected end date when they make an initial inspection of your facility and the data you have available. 

You should choose your verifier based on the verification team’s expertise in your particular field. You should also be aware that a verification body must have verifiers certified for your particular facility if you are in the electricity, cement, or refinery sector.

GHG Analytical is currently certified to perform verifications for all types of facilities except cement. That means that our verification team will understand your facility and will not waste any time trying to catch up to the speed of your business. Of course, don’t take our word for it! When you are speaking to our verifiers, feel free to request their qualifications. 

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