Independent verification and validation services
RBA Registrars Standards Verification
ISO 14064 / 14065 / 17029|Verification & Validation

Verification & Validation

Independent verification of greenhouse gas inventories, environmental claims and sustainability reporting — providing credible assurance that assertions are accurate, complete and fairly stated.

ISO 14064
GHG Standard
ISO 14065
V&V Body Requirements
ISO 17029
Conformity Assessment

What is Verification?

RBA Registrars provides independent verification and validation services for greenhouse gas (GHG) assertions, environmental claims and sustainability reporting.

Our verification activities are conducted in accordance with ISO 14064-3 (GHG verification), ISO 14065 (requirements for validation and verification bodies) and ISO 17029 (general principles and requirements for validation and verification). We provide assurance that organisations' GHG inventories, reduction claims and sustainability reports are accurate, complete and fairly stated.

Whether you need verification of your organisational carbon footprint (Scope 1, 2 and 3), validation of net zero commitments, or assurance of sustainability reports prepared under GRI, ESRS or ISSB frameworks — RBA Registrars delivers independent, credible verification services globally.

Third-party verification assurance process
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Climate Credibility

Independent assurance of GHG data strengthens climate commitments and stakeholder trust.

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Regulatory Compliance

Support compliance with emissions trading, mandatory GHG reporting and TCFD requirements.

Stakeholder Assurance

Independent assurance of environmental and sustainability claims for investors and regulators.

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Data Quality

Verification identifies errors and improves data collection and calculation methodologies.

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Continual Improvement

Verification findings drive improvements in reporting processes over time.

Applicable Standards Framework

Our verification and validation activities are conducted against a robust framework of international standards.

CLAUSE 14064-1
Organisation-Level GHG
Specification for organisation-level quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals.
CLAUSE 14064-2
Project-Level GHG
Specification for project-level quantification, monitoring and reporting of GHG emission reductions and removal enhancements.
CLAUSE 14064-3
GHG Verification
Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas assertions.
CLAUSE 14065
V&V Body Requirements
Requirements for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition.
CLAUSE 17029
V&V General Principles
General principles and requirements for bodies performing validation and verification across all domains.

Key Benefits

Climate Credibility

Independent verification provides credible assurance of GHG data, strengthening climate commitments and stakeholder trust.

Regulatory Compliance

Support compliance with emissions trading schemes (EU ETS, UK ETS), mandatory GHG reporting, SECR and TCFD requirements.

Stakeholder Assurance

Provide investors, customers and regulators with independent assurance of environmental and sustainability claims.

Competitive Advantage

Verified environmental claims differentiate your organisation in markets increasingly focused on sustainability credentials.

Data Quality

The verification process identifies errors, omissions and methodological weaknesses, improving the quality and reliability of your data.

Continual Improvement

Verification findings drive improvements in data collection, calculation methodologies and reporting processes over time.

Contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Certification contributes to achieving multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), supporting your organisation's sustainability commitments and ESG reporting.

7Clean Energy 13Climate Action 14Life Below Water 15Life on Land

Who Should Certify?

Our verification services are available to any organisation reporting GHG emissions, making environmental claims or preparing sustainability reports that require independent assurance.

Energy & UtilitiesManufacturingTransport & AviationOil & GasMiningFinancial ServicesReal Estate & ConstructionAgricultureWaste ManagementChemical ManufacturingTextiles & ApparelFood & BeverageGovernment & Public SectorRetailTechnology & Data Centres

The Process

Our certification process is structured, transparent and aligned with international accreditation requirements.

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STEP 1
Engagement & Scoping

Submit your verification request with details of the GHG assertion or environmental claim, applicable standards, reporting period and assurance level required.

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STEP 2
Verification Planning

Our lead verifier develops a verification plan covering scope, criteria, materiality threshold, level of assurance and sampling approach.

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STEP 3
Document Review

Strategic analysis and desk review of the GHG inventory, supporting data, calculation methodologies and documentary evidence.

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STEP 4
Site Verification (if applicable)

On-site verification activities to corroborate reported data with source documentation, interview key personnel and inspect measurement systems.

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STEP 5
Verification Opinion

The verification team issues a formal verification statement expressing an opinion on the conformity of the assertion with the applicable criteria.

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