GHG ACCOUNTING LEAD VERIFIER CERTIFICATION

• Format: Available in both physical classroom settings and virtual instructor-led training (VILT).
• Duration: 4 Days / 32 Hours

This training provides a practical and structured approach to GHG verification and auditing, including:

UNDERSTANDING GHG VERIFICATION

• The principles of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting
• Key concepts in ISO 14064, ISO 14065, and ISO 14067
• Legal and regulatory frameworks for GHG emissions reporting

PLANNING & CONDUCTING GHG AUDITS

• How to develop a GHG verification plan
• Identifying and assessing GHG emission sources & quantification methods
• Verification methodologies & risk-based approaches

REPORTING & COMPLIANCE

• Preparing GHG verification reports
• Understanding assurance levels and materiality thresholds
• Managing non-conformities & corrective actions

1. Introduction to Climate Change and GHG Accounting
   • Understanding climate change and its impacts.
   • Introduction to GHG accounting and reporting concepts.
2. ISO 14064 Standards
   • ISO 14064-1: Quantification and reporting of GHG emissions and removals.
   • ISO 14064-2: GHG project quantification, monitoring, and reporting.
   • ISO 14064-3: Verification and validation of GHG assertions.
3. GHG Inventory Development
   1. Data collection and management.
   2. Calculation methodologies for GHG emissions.
   3. Developing a comprehensive GHG inventory.
4. PAS 2060 for Carbon Neutrality
   • Introduction to PAS 2060 standard.
   • Requirements for achieving and demonstrating carbon neutrality.
   • Developing and implementing a carbon management plan.
   • Verification of carbon neutrality claims.
5. Verification of GHG Statements
   • Principles of verification and validation.
   • Planning and conducting verification activities.
   • Evidence gathering and assessment.
6. Reporting and Documentation
   • Preparing GHG reports.
   • Ensuring transparency and accuracy in reporting.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and requirements of ISO 14064-1, ISO 14064-2, and ISO 14064-3.
• Develop, quantify, and report a GHG inventory.
• Apply PAS 2060 standards to achieve and demonstrate carbon neutrality.
• Plan and conduct GHG verification and validation activities.
• Prepare comprehensive and transparent GHG reports.

• Environmental Managers
• Sustainability Professionals
• Auditors and Verifiers
• Consultants in Environmental and Sustainability Services
• Individuals aiming to become GHG Statement Lead Verifiers

Upon successful completion of the course and examination, participants will receive:

• GHG Lead Verifier Certificate aligned with ISO 14064 & ISO 14065
• Internationally Recognized Certification from [Quality Academy – CQI & IRCA Approved Training Partner (#6051029)]
• Certificate of Achievement demonstrating competence in GHG verification and auditing
• Qualification to conduct GHG audits and verification assessments

This certification is widely accepted in environmental auditing, carbon management, and sustainability fields. It helps professionals advance their careers in GHG verification, regulatory compliance, and corporate sustainability initiatives.