Verification

An increasing number of businesses are measuring their emissions, both for environmental reasons and also because of the inevitable move towards legislation which may include a regulated cap and trade system, such as those seen in other parts of the world.

Verification ensures that your emissions data and GHG inventory is:

• Accurate
• Valid
• Complete
• Consistent
• Transparent

Why verify?

• Necessary for regulated schemes such as the EU ETS Scheme which will affect aircraft operators. CICS has now received accreditation to provide EU ETS verification for aircraft operators.
  
• Required for voluntary reporting programs such as The Climate Registry.
• It can form part of an overall Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or sustainability strategy, lending credibility to your data.
• It can help you to build your GHG inventory and understand your carbon footprint.
• It will ensure that emissions monitoring is accurate, enabling a benchmark for current and future carbon management strategies, including reduction, compliance with new legislation and carbon trading opportunities.

Why have independent, third-party verification?

• Independent verification is a must for voluntary reporting schemes, such as The Climate Registry.
• Independent verification is a key discriminator of real commitment and action, giving both your business and your emissions data credibility.
• It satisfies stakeholder's demands for accuracy, validity, materiality and transparency.
• Independent verification paves the way for inclusion in emissions offsetting schemes; an accurate emissions number is critical, especially if you are striving towards carbon neutrality.

Why CICS?

• Wealth of experience built up in the regulated and voluntary markets in Europe and North America.
• An impressive list of clients, including power generation companies, the USPS, a multinational retailer and a global aircraft operator.
• Extensive knowledge of a wide range of industries.
  
• 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.
• ANSI-accredited (ISO 14064, 14065).
• Founding member of The Climate Registry.
• Our robust procedures ensure that verification is carried out quickly and efficiently.
• Where possible, data is verified centrally, minimising time and cost.