ISO 14065:2013 – GHG Verification

Lead Implementer

The ISO 14065:2013 GHG Verification Lead Implementer course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to lead and manage the verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, ensuring compliance with ISO 14065 standards. The course covers the principles of GHG validation and verification, focusing on assessing and verifying GHG emissions and removals.

Key Learnings:

Understand the principles of ISO 14065:2013 for GHG verification
Lead GHG verification activities in accordance with international standards
Develop and implement verification processes for GHG emissions
Ensure accuracy and transparency in GHG reporting
Plan and manage GHG verification engagements
Conduct risk assessments related to GHG verification

Course Content:

Module1: Introduction to ISO 14065:2013 and GHG Verification

Overview of ISO 14065:2013
- Purpose and scope of the standard
- Key terms and definitions
Understanding the GHG verification process
- Differences between validation and verification
- Importance of GHG verification for organizations and regulators
GHG reporting standards and frameworks (ISO 14064, GHG Protocol)

Module2: Planning and Conducting GHG Verification

GHG verification principles and objectives
- Transparency, completeness, accuracy, consistency, and relevance
Steps to plan a GHG verification engagement
- Determining the scope and objectives of the verification
- Assessing data sources and emission factors
- Verification team roles and responsibilities
Data collection and sampling techniques
- Gathering and verifying emissions data

Module3: Managing Verification Findings and Reporting

A risk-based approach to GHG verification
- Identifying and assessing verification risks
- Materiality in GHG verification
Verification reporting
- Developing the verification statement
- Communicating findings and recommendations
Continual improvement of GHG verification processes
- Ensuring compliance with ISO 14065:2013