ISO 14065:2013 – GHG Verification Lead Auditor Course

The ISO14065:2013 Lead Auditor course equips participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct and lead audits for the verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) assertions in compliance with ISO 14065:2013. This standard specifies requirements for bodies that undertake GHG validation or verification, ensuring the accuracy and credibility of GHG emissions reports.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the principles, requirements, and guidelines of ISO 14065:2013 for GHG verification.
Develop the ability to plan, conduct, and manage GHG verification audits.
Learn how to assess the credibility, transparency, and accuracy of GHG emissions data and reports.
Gain skills to lead a verification audit team and ensure the quality and reliability of audit findings.
Understand the relationship between ISO 14065 and other related standards, such as ISO 14064 and ISO 14067.

Course Content:

Module1: Introduction to GHG Verification and ISO 14065:2013

Overview of GHG verification and its role in environmental management.
Introduction to ISO 14065:2013 and its requirements for GHG verification bodies.
Key principles and concepts of GHG verification, including transparency, accuracy, and credibility’
Detailed review of ISO 14065:2013 requirements for the validation and verification process.
Initiating a GHG verification audit: Planning, scoping, and understanding the verification context

Module2: GHG Verification Audit Principles, Preparation, and Conducting Audits

Audit principles, methodologies, and techniques based on ISO 19011.
Preparing for a GHG verification audit: Document review, audit planning, and team coordination
Conducting on-site audits: Evaluating GHG data collection processes, emissions calculations, and reporting.
Assessing the accuracy and completeness of GHG assertions and identifying areas for improvement.

Module3:Audit Reporting, Communication, and Certification Process

Conducting the closing meeting and presenting GHG verification audit findings.
Reporting verification results, including recommendations for improving GHG data accuracy and transparency.
Managing audit follow-up, corrective actions, and audit closure.
Overview of the verification and certification process for GHG assertions.
Managing a GHG verification audit program: Continuous improvement and best practices.
Evaluating auditor competence and ensuring the quality of GHG verification audits.