GHG Emissions Verification Services
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1. What is ISO 14064-1:2018?
ISO 14064-1:2018 is the global standard for quantifying and reporting an organization’s greenhouse gas emissions and removals.
It provides a structured framework for:
- Measuring direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2 & relevant Scope 3) emissions.
- Managing your GHG inventory with consistent methods.
- Reporting your emissions data in a transparent, comparable format.
When your GHG inventory is independently verified to ISO 14064-1:2018, you demonstrate compliance with global best practices — avoiding greenwashing and building credibility.
2. Why GHG Verification Matters
Independent verification of your GHG emissions delivers:
- Transparency & Trust – Show investors, customers, regulators, and communities that your carbon data is real, not just self-reported.
- Competitive Advantage – Meet the growing requirements of ESG-conscious buyers, global supply chains, and export markets (including EU CBAM readiness).
- Regulatory Readiness – Stay ahead of mandatory disclosure requirements such as Malaysia’s National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) and sectoral carbon policies.
- Operational Insights – Identify emission hotspots, improve data accuracy, and uncover opportunities to reduce costs and environmental impact.
- Enhanced Reputation – Position your organization as a credible, climate-conscious leader in your industry.
3. Why Choose NIOSHCert?
- Accredited & Recognized – NIOSHCert is an accredited Validation & Verification Body under the Department of Standards Malaysia for CORSIA.
- Proven Expertise – We are the first Malaysian body accredited for international aviation carbon verification under ICAO’s CORSIA scheme.
- Global Standards, Local Insight – We apply internationally recognized verification processes (ISO 17029, ISO 14065, ISO 14064-3) with a deep understanding of Malaysian industries and regulations.
- Multi-Sector Experience – From manufacturing, energy, and plantations to public agencies and SMEs, our verifiers work across diverse sectors.
- End-to-End Support – We guide you through the verification process with clarity, professionalism, and minimal disruption to your operations.
4. Who Should Get Verified?
Our ISO 14064-1:2018 GHG Verification service is designed for:
- Large Enterprises & Listed Companies – Meeting regulatory disclosure requirements and investor expectations.
- SMEs in Supply Chains – Demonstrating compliance with buyer ESG standards and export market demands.
- Public Sector & Government Agencies – Leading by example in sustainability and climate governance.
- High-Emission Industries – Including manufacturing, plantations, energy, transportation, and construction.
5. Our Verification Process
- Engagement & Scope Definition – We understand your operations and agree on verification boundaries.
- Document Review – We evaluate your GHG inventory, data sources, and calculation methods.
- On-Site / Remote Assessment – We verify data accuracy through sampling, evidence checks, and interviews.
- Findings & Clarifications – We share observations and allow for corrections or additional evidence.
- Verification Opinion Statement – Upon successful completion, we issue an independent statement confirming conformity to ISO 14064-1:2018
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Understanding the Connection Between ISO 14064-1:2018 and the GHG Protocol
The GHG Protocol – Setting the Framework
The GHG Protocol is the most widely used framework for corporate GHG accounting worldwide. Developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), it standardises the way organisations categorise their emissions.
It divides emissions into three key scopes:
- Scope 1 – Direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the organisation (e.g., fuel combustion in company vehicles or boilers).
- Scope 2 – Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, or cooling.
- Scope 3 – Other indirect emissions across the value chain, such as purchased goods and services, waste disposal, transport, business travel, and product use.
The GHG Protocol ensures consistency and comparability in how emissions are classified. It is widely referenced in ESG reporting frameworks, such as CDP, TCFD, and ISSB. However, it is primarily a guideline — it tells you what to measure, but not in detail how to measure it to a verifiable standardWhen your GHG inventory is independently verified to ISO 14064-1:2018, you demonstrate compliance with global best practices — avoiding greenwashing and building credibility.
ISO 14064-1:2018 – Providing the Methodology for Verification
ISO 14064-1:2018, published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), builds on the concepts of the GHG Protocol but goes further by setting out specific requirements for the design, development, management, and reporting of an organisation’s GHG inventory.
It requires organisations to:
- Define organisational and reporting boundaries clearly.
- Apply consistent methodologies for data collection and calculation.
- Maintain complete and transparent documentation of sources, assumptions, and emission factors.
- Establish quality management controls to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Unlike the GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1 is designed with independent verification in mind. Following its requirements makes it possible for a third-party verifier to assess and confirm that your GHG inventory is complete, consistent, and accurate — a process carried out under ISO 14064-3.
How the Two Work Together
The relationship between the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1 can be summarised as follows:
- The GHG Protocol defines what to measure and how to categorise emissions.
- ISO 14064-1 defines how to measure, manage, and document emissions so they can withstand independent scrutiny.
Why This Matters for Your Organisation
As stakeholders demand greater transparency, the credibility of GHG data is becoming as important as the data itself. Relying solely on self-reported numbers leaves room for doubt; aligning with both the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1 ensures your reporting is recognised globally and verifiable to the highest standards.
Organisations that adopt this combined approach benefit from:
- Greater stakeholder confidence – Verified data reassures investors, customers, and regulators.
- Regulatory readiness – Preparedness for mandatory climate-related disclosures.
- Competitive advantage – Meeting ESG requirements in global supply chains and export markets.
- Operational improvement – Identification of inefficiencies and emission reduction opportunities.
