EU ETS Verification

Since 2005 it has been a mandatory requirement for companies who fall under EU ETS to report annual emissions data - data which must be independently verified. Phase II of the Scheme is currently underway and Phase III, which will start in 2013 and will cover new sites, was recently announced.  Aircraft operators are also now included in EU ETS.

With industry-leading experience and accredited by UKAS for EU ETS Verification and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification to ISO 14065:2007, CICS provides:

• Baseline emissions verification
  CICS is currently verifying the majority of installations who will be reporting under Phase III of EUETS - both existing sites and those who are in the new expansion sectors. Using an experienced verifier is critical to ensure you receive the correct number of free allowances for Phase III
  

• New entrant reserve (NER) emissions verification
  NER verification can be complex and poor verification can be costly. An experienced verifier can keep the process simple and ensure you receive the maximum free allowances for your new site or expanded process. CICS are the leading NER verifier in the UK.

• Annual emissions verification
  We will develop a tailored verification plan so that your installation's annual emissions are verified quickly and accurately, allowing emissions data to be reported on time and efficiently.

• Split verification
  By spreading verification across the year and reviewing data centrally, we can identify potential issues early, minimising the risk of non-compliance and ensuring that verification can be carried out cost-effectively and with minimum disruption to you.

We offer:

• Single Site Verification
  For single-sited companies or multi-sited companies where sites operate independently.

• Multi Site Verification
  For companies with common reporting, across sites within one or more countries.

Why CICS?

• We have been providing independent verification since the EU ETS Scheme started.
• You will be appointed a dedicated lead verifier, who understands your industry and your concerns, and who will act as your single point of contact.
• Our robust procedures ensure that verification is carried out quickly and efficiently.
• From quotation, through to the verification report and final opinion, all services are delivered electronically to ensure a quick turnaround time.
• Where possible, data is verified centrally, minimising time and cost.
• We have developed standardised verification protocols for many of the available carbon management software packages, ensuring timely and cost-effective verification.